Field Service Technician II - 175817

Piper Companies; Chantilly; On-site; EUR 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to join a leading wireless communications organization in Chantilly, VA. The Field Service Technician II will install, program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain two-way radio and wireless communications systems while supporting customer communication infrastructure.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining equipment, programming radio codeplugs, and diagnosing RF systems using spectrum analyzers and service monitors.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with two-way radio or wireless systems.
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent experience preferred.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical docs.
• Knowledge of RF theory, propagation, UHF/VHF, 800/900 MHz systems.
• Experience programming radios and editing codeplugs.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass screenings.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain wireless equipment.
• Program and manage radio codeplugs with multi‑zone configurations.
• Service on repeaters, antennas, duplexers, multicouplers, base stations, and RF infra.
• Use spectrum analyzers, service monitors, wattmeters, TDRs, FDRs, and multimeters to diagnose issues.
• Recommend hardware/solutions meeting customer requirements and provide support.

Skills

RF theory

RF propagation

IP networking

Radio programming

Codeplug programming

Troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Customer support

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent experience preferred

Tools

Motorola equipment

Kenwood equipment

ICOM equipment

Vertex equipment

DAS/BDA hardware

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to join a leading wireless communications organization in Chantilly, VA. The Field Service Technician II will install, program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain two-way radio and wireless communications systems while supporting customer communication infrastructure.

Field Service Technician II Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain wireless communications equipment including UHF/VHF, 800/900 MHz radio systems, dispatch consoles, microwave systems, wireless broadband devices, CCTV, and BDA/DAS systems.
• Program and manage radio codeplugs, including multi-zone, trunked, and 12+ channel configurations.
• Perform service and support on repeaters, antennas, duplexers, multicouplers, base stations, and related RF infrastructure.
• Utilize communications test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, service monitors, wattmeters, TDRs, FDRs, and multimeters to diagnose and resolve system issues.
• Recommend hardware and communications solutions that meet customer operational requirements and provide exceptional customer support.

Field Service Technician II Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening, motor vehicle record review, and drug screening.
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, programming, and maintaining two-way radio or wireless communications systems.
• Strong knowledge of RF theory, RF propagation, UHF, VHF, 800/900 MHz systems, repeaters, antennas, duplexers, multicouplers, and base station equipment.
• Experience programming radios and creating/editing radio codeplugs.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience with Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, or similar communications equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking principles and IP-connected communications systems.
• Experience supporting or installing DAS/BDA systems preferred.
• Motorola, ETA, NICET, CET, OSHA, or other industry certifications are highly desirable

Field Service Technician II Compensation:

• Hourly Rate: $30.00 - $37.00/hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Match, Paid Holidays, PTO, Company Vehicle, Tuition Reimbursement, and additional employee benefits

This job opens for applications on 9/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Field Service Technician, RF Technician, Two-Way Radio Technician, Wireless Communications, Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, Radio Programming, Codeplug Programming, RF Systems, UHF, VHF, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, Repeaters, Duplexers, Antennas, Base Stations, DAS, BDA, Astro 25, MotoTRBO, Spectrum Analyzer, Service Monitor, TCP/IP Networking, Communications Infrastructure, CCTV, Microwave Systems, Wireless Broadband.

#LI-CG2

#LI-ONSITE