Specialist, RF Radio and Intercom Engineer

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POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Technical Director, this position provides RF radio and intercom related support at the race track and related events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Provide support to at track and shop personal for all radio and intercom systems
  • Responsible for installation and maintenance of all RF based audio equipment at the track or campus
  • Building of headsets, interface cables, and harnesses for Motorola handhelds and base stations and GreenGo digital intercom systems
  • Researching new improvements for our RF networks in both security and speed
  • Ensure all teams have necessary equipment and data that is needed for tests, race events, and operations center
  • Establish policies, procedures, and check lists for designing system configuration; directing system installation; defining, documenting, and enforcing system standards
  • Maximizes network performance by monitoring performance; troubleshooting RF problems and outages; scheduling upgrades; collaborating with OEM’s and providers to provide optimization for radio and intercom systems
  • Configuration and management of over the air provisioning server and code plug management
  • Install, configure and troubleshoot all headsets, interfaces, cabling, and configuration of all radio and intercom equipment including gain and volume control and settings
  • Report on network operational status by gathering, prioritizing information, and managing projects
  • Manufacture, test, and manage inventory of headset, PTT, interface, and antennae cabling

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

  • Accuracy - Perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Accountability - Accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.
  • Communication, Oral - Ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers all having varying degrees of education and background.
  • Communication, Written - Demonstrates an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
  • Ethical - Demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
  • Organized - Demonstrates being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
  • Honesty / Integrity - Truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
  • Reliability - Demonstrates being dependable and trustworthy.
  • Detail Oriented - Pays attention to the minute details of a project or task.
  • Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
  • Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
  • Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required. Associate or Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or Information Technology: Preferred

Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience

Computer Skills: Advanced understanding of RF signal radiation and frequencies. Experienced in making various electronic cabling and pin outs. Experience with configuration and management of Motorola Turbo radios, Gateways, GreenGo Digital Intercoms, and managing code plugs and over the air management. Experience working with oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and spectrum analyzers. Working knowledge of computer networking and TCP/IP.

Other Requirements: Ability to exercise initiative and resourcefulness. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Knowledge of professional office practices. Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion. Ability to work with limited supervision. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions, prioritize work and meet time restraints. Excellent problem-solving skills. The ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Must possess excellent problem-solving skills. Must be able to climb ladders, work in heat, and under pressure. Must be willing to travel 50% of the time. Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit

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