DAS Field Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a field-focused DAS professional in the Washington, DC - Baltimore area. This role provides the opportunity to support wireless projects, solve RF challenges, and work directly alongside technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will lead commissioning and performance validation for various environments while enjoying a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on DAS experience in commissioning, integration, and field testing.
• Background with Verizon or AT&T related projects is preferred.
• Knowledge of RF behavior and in-building coverage performance.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly on job sites.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead field commissioning and performance validation for wireless systems.
• Support troubleshooting and post-installation acceptance activities.
• Partner with senior RF leadership on major programs.
• Perform system checks and coverage verification using RF test methods.
• Maintain accurate service records and testing notes.

Skills

Field commissioning and testing

DAS experience in integration

RF behavior knowledge

Wireless carrier environments

Tools

iBwave

Job description

Location: Hybrid, Washington, DC - Baltimore area

A growing communications infrastructure team is adding a field focused DAS professional to support high visibility in building wireless projects across the DMV. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being where the action is, solving real world RF and system performance challenges, and helping mission critical environments deliver dependable coverage. The role offers strong visibility on major regional programs, direct collaboration with experienced technical leadership, solid benefits, and the chance to expand your expertise across leading DAS platforms.

What You Will Do

• Lead field commissioning, testing, and performance validation for in building wireless systems across healthcare, commercial, and other complex environments in the DMV region.
• Support optimization, troubleshooting, and post installation acceptance activities for DAS deployments, with particular relevance to JMA and CommScope systems. Experience with platforms such as SOLiD, ADRF, or similar OEMs is also valuable.
• Partner closely with senior RF leadership on a major Bethesda area program, spending most of your time in the field while coordinating with installation partners, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• Perform system checks, signal measurements, alarm review, and coverage verification using common RF test methods and field tools to confirm quality and readiness for service.
• Maintain accurate service records, testing notes, and corrective action updates to support deployment turnover, ongoing maintenance, and future improvements.
• Assist with maintenance growth initiatives by helping keep installed systems operating reliably over time and responding effectively when performance issues arise.

What You Bring

• Hands on DAS experience in commissioning, integration, field testing, and troubleshooting.
• Background working with wireless carrier environments, especially Verizon or AT and T related projects, is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of RF behavior, in building coverage performance, and practical field execution. Familiarity with iBwave is welcome, but this position is centered more on field delivery than design ownership.
• Ability to work independently, communicate clearly on job sites, and build strong relationships with customers and teammates.
• Must be based in the DC, Maryland, Virginia region and comfortable with regular local travel. U.S. citizenship is required.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary, with bonus potential and a strong benefits package that includes medical coverage, 401k match, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Why Candidates Tend to Like This Opportunity

This team is described as professional, supportive, and low on micromanagement, with strong job site chemistry and meaningful technical work already underway. It is a strong fit for someone who wants hands‑on field ownership, direct access to leadership, and room to grow with an active DAS program in the region.