Engineering Technician, Integration & Test

Piper Companies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test for on-site work in San Diego, CA. You will support integration, RF testing, and tactical communications validation across lab and field environments for military systems.

The role requires Linux/Windows sysadmin experience, knowledge of RF hardware and Link 16/TTNT, and cryptographic key management. A clearance and travel up to 30% are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience supporting Linux and Windows systems administration in a technical laboratory, integration, test, or operational environment.
• Hands-on experience with tactical radios, RF systems, software-defined radios, Link 16, TTNT, PRC-158, PRC-163, PRC-167, or similar military communications platforms.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, VLANs, IP subnetting, COMSEC procedures, cryptographic key management, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience executing test procedures, operating RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, VNAs), and supporting systems integration activities.
• Associate degree in a STEM field with 4+ years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 1+ years of experience, or equivalent military/professional experience.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance or Active Secret Clearance; ability to maintain clearance eligibility.
• Ability to support up to 10%-30% travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the physical integration, configuration, and testing of networked communication systems and tactical radio platforms.
• Perform RF validation activities including signal flow testing, VSWR measurements, insertion loss analysis, and troubleshooting of RF components.
• Maintain system integration lab environments, including server installation, cable management, hardware maintenance, and test equipment calibration.
• Execute test procedures during developmental and operational testing events, supporting troubleshooting and issue resolution across Linux, Windows, networking, and RF systems.
• Deploy and configure tactical communications systems, load cryptographic keys and mission plans, and support field and flight-line testing operations.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Networking

RF testing

Link 16

TTNT

Cryptographic keys

COMSEC procedures

Education

Associate degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Spectrum Analyzer

Power Meter

VNA

Wireshark

Active Directory

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test to support a company focused on developing advanced communications, networking, and information systems that enable mission success for U.S. military operations. This position is on-site in San Diego, CA. The Engineering Technician will support systems integration, RF testing, tactical communications validation, and network configuration efforts within both laboratory and field environments. This is an opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge military communications systems, tactical data links, and RF technologies supporting critical national defense missions.

Responsibilities for the Engineering Technician include:

• Support the physical integration, configuration, and testing of networked communication systems and tactical radio platforms.
• Perform RF validation activities including signal flow testing, VSWR measurements, insertion loss analysis, and troubleshooting of RF components.
• Maintain system integration lab environments, including server installation, cable management, hardware maintenance, and test equipment calibration.
• Execute test procedures during developmental and operational testing events, supporting troubleshooting and issue resolution across Linux, Windows, networking, and RF systems.
• Deploy and configure tactical communications systems, load cryptographic keys and mission plans, and support field and flight-line testing operations.

Required Qualifications for the Engineering Technician include:

• 2+ years of experience supporting Linux and Windows systems administration in a technical laboratory, integration, test, or operational environment.
• Hands-on experience with tactical radios, RF systems, software-defined radios, Link 16, TTNT, PRC-158, PRC-163, PRC-167, or similar military communications platforms.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, VLANs, IP subnetting, COMSEC procedures, cryptographic key management, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience executing test procedures, operating RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, VNAs), and supporting systems integration activities.
• Associate degree in a STEM field with 4+ years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 1+ years of experience, or equivalent military/professional experience.
• Active Interim Secret Clearance or Active Secret Clearance; ability to maintain clearance eligibility.
• Ability to support up to 10%-30% travel as required.

Compensation for the Engineering Technician include:

Salary Range: $85,000 - $115,000 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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Keywords: Linux, RF Engineering, Radio Frequency, Tactical Communications, Software Defined Radio, SDR, Link 16, TTNT, PRC-158, PRC-163, PRC-167, L3Harris, Network Engineering, Systems Administration, Windows, Active Directory, COMSEC, Cryptographic Keys, Secret Clearance, Integration & Test, Engineering Technician, Layer 2 Networking, Layer 3 Networking, Routers, Switches, VLANs, IP Networking, RF Testing, Spectrum Analyzer, VNA, Power Meter, Navy Programs, Military Communications, Tactical Data Links, Wireshark, Security+, Network+, Flight Test Support, System Integration Lab, SAN, Firewalls, Agile, Field Testing.