Engineering Technician: RF & Systems Integration

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; 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 seeks an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test to support advanced military communications systems in San Diego. You will assist integration, RF testing, and field validation for networked platforms in lab and real-world environments.

Ideal candidates have STEM degrees with relevant experience or equivalent military/industry background, plus the ability to travel up to 30% and maintain security clearances. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in STEM with 4+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s in STEM with 1+ year.
• Active Interim Secret or Secret clearance; ability to maintain eligibility.
• Experience in lab/field systems integration, RF testing, and tactical communications.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, configuration, and testing of networked communication systems and tactical radio platforms.
• Perform RF validation including signal flow testing, VSWR measurements, insertion loss analysis, and RF component troubleshooting.
• Maintain system integration lab environments: servers, cables, hardware, and test equipment calibration.
• Execute test procedures during developmental and operational testing; troubleshoot Linux, Windows, networking, and RF systems.
• Deploy and configure tactical systems, load cryptographic keys and mission plans; support field and flight-line testing operations.

Skills

Linux system administration

Windows system administration

Networking (Layer 2/3)

Cryptographic key management

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Clearance awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in STEM with 4+ years

Bachelor's degree in STEM with 1+ year

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Meters

VNAs

Tactical radios

COMSEC equipment

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test to support advanced military communications systems in San Diego. You will assist integration, RF testing, and field validation for networked platforms in lab and real-world environments.

Ideal candidates have STEM degrees with relevant experience or equivalent military/industry background, plus the ability to travel up to 30% and maintain security clearances. On-site role with comprehensive benefits.