Senior Systems Engineer
Eastern Communications
Hazlet, NJ · $110k–$145k a year · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Are you inspired by the idea of supporting our nation’s critical infrastructure and securing communications for first responders, utilities, and transportation?
Are you an independent, self-motivated individual contributor also capable of rolling up your sleeves and supporting your teammates when unexpected challenges arise?
Company Overview Eastern Communications, Ltd. is a critical communications provider based in Long Island City, Queens, NY. Founded in 1976, and acquired from original ownership in 2020, Eastern provides infrastructure, technical services, field replacement parts, and maintenance to a range of end users including public safety, transportation, utilities, and the federal government. The company has earned its exceptional reputation for delivering the highest quality products and services over its 40+ year history. In November 2025, Eastern acquired Hazlet, New Jersey-based PMC Wireless, and now comprises 230 employees across 17 locations nationwide.
Role Overview Reporting to the System Engineering Manager, the role of the Systems Engineer is to conduct systems engineering aspects of design, configuration, implementation and testing for projects of Land Mobile Radio wireless communications systems and dispatch center technologies for Public Safety, Transportation and Utility Customers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Design and implement RF and networked communications systems for public safety clients
Develop system documentation including design drawings, interface control documents, network configurations, and test plans
Perform technical planning, system parts ordering, integration, verification and validation, and risk/support-ability analyses
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Project Managers, Network Engineers, and other Systems Engineers to ensure full lifecycle project integration
Participate in customer and vendor discussions to support project execution and technical alignment
Present project-specific technical information in meetings and contribute to proposal development
Adapt procedures and coordinate work across engineering and field teams
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or similar technical degree with a minimum 3-5 years of prior relevant experience
Position based in Hazlet, NJ with potential for remote work
Preferred Skills
Two way radio systems including P25 and DMR multi-site conventional simulcast and trunking systems
Networking, dispatch systems and telephony systems
RF antenna systems
Experience working with RF, system design, networking configuration, system programming
Familiarity with technologies including Fiber Optics, MPLS, Microwave, VM servers, Windows/Linux OS
The ability to program, troubleshoot, and perform system diagnostics on simple and complex electronics systems
Strong self-management skills and communication skills to work closely with PMC customers as well as PMC Technical and Project Management teams
Strong presentation skills
Benefits We Can Offer You
Health, dental and vision insurance
401k and company match
Annual Performance Review and Accompanied bonus
Paid holidays, vacation and sick days
Ongoing technical training
Advancement opportunities
Company-provided uniforms and safety equipment
Safe, clean & friendly work environment
If you are a talented and experienced Systems Engineer who is looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply.