Area Systems Tech Lead | RF & Wireless Training

Day Wireless Systems; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Day Wireless Systems is seeking an AST Lead to independently manage and develop technicians across the territory. The role provides technical guidance and training, supporting major project deployment and shop operations.

The AST Lead will drive training plans, ensure compliance, and maintain records while coordinating with service managers on project reviews and technician readiness. Travel is required within the territory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in RF Electronic Technologies or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of related experience and/or training in maintaining and troubleshooting complex communications systems.
• 3–5 years of experience in 2-way radio and wireless communications theory, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience with dispatch consoles, paging infrastructure, trunked radio systems, radio repair, mobile installations, DC/AC, and RF theory as it applies to wireless communications.

Responsibilities

• Operate autonomously to oversee and develop technicians in the territory.
• Collaborate to create and execute comprehensive training plans, including classroom and on-the-job training.
• Facilitate technician progression from Apprentice to Journeyman to Senior-System Technician.
• Ensure training plans align with compliance, regulations, and company policies; maintain training records.
• Develop and update training standards for each technical level and review progress with supervisors.
• Assist with scheduling and conducting OJT training.
• Lead senior technician meetings to discuss technical topics and challenges.
• Review major projects with service managers and lead technicians to ensure scope and quality control.
• Attend weekly shop manager Teams meetings to coordinate activities.
• Travel within the assigned territory and to other locations as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

RF theory

Wireless communications

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's degree in RF Electronics

Tools

Dispatch consoles

Paging infrastructure

Trunked radio systems

Radio repair

Mobile installations

Job description

Day Wireless Systems is seeking an AST Lead to independently manage and develop technicians across the territory. The role provides technical guidance and training, supporting major project deployment and shop operations.

The AST Lead will drive training plans, ensure compliance, and maintain records while coordinating with service managers on project reviews and technician readiness. Travel is required within the territory.