Field Service Technician II

Zachary Piper Solutions; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions invites an experienced Field Service Technician II to join our team in Chantilly, VA, focusing on wireless and two-way radio systems for commercial and public-sector clients. You will install, troubleshoot, program, and maintain complex communications networks at customer sites to ensure reliable operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on electrical and RF work, spectra testing, and collaboration with regional projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, programming, or maintaining two-way radio and wireless communications systems.
• Hands-on experience with UHF/VHF, 800/900 MHz RF systems and related equipment.
• Knowledge of radio theory, RF propagation, wireless systems, TCP/IP networking, and reading schematics/blueprints.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or industry certifications preferred.
• Ability to travel regionally, work overnight as required, and hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain two-way radio and wireless systems.
• Support radio programming, codeplug development, and configuration of trunked and multi-zone environments.
• Service RF infrastructure including repeaters, base stations, antennas, BDA/DAS, microwave and wireless broadband.
• Use spectrum analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, multimeters and related test equipment to diagnose issues.
• Provide onsite customer support and assist regional projects and on-call operations.

Skills

Radio systems

RF theory

TCP/IP networking

Schematic reading

Education

High school diploma

Technical training/certifications preferred

Tools

Motorola

Kenwood

ICOM

Vertex

Harris

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Field Service Technician II to support a company focused on wireless communications infrastructure, two-way radio systems, and mission-critical telecommunications solutions. This position is 100% onsite/local field-based in Chantilly, VA. The Field Service Technician II will independently install, troubleshoot, program, repair, and maintain wireless communications systems for commercial and public-sector customers. Join a team that helps keep first responders, critical infrastructure, and public safety organizations connected through reliable communications technology.

Responsibilities for the Field Service Technician II include:

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, program, and maintain two-way radio and wireless communications systems
• Support radio programming, codeplug development, and configuration of trunked and multi-zone radio environments
• Troubleshoot and service RF communications infrastructure including repeaters, base stations, dispatch consoles, antennas, BDA/DAS systems, microwave, and wireless broadband equipment
• Utilize spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs/FDRs, multimeters, and related test equipment to diagnose technical issues
• Provide onsite customer support, recommend communications solutions, and support regional projects and on-call operations as required

Required Qualifications for the Field Service Technician II include:

• 3+ years of experience installing, troubleshooting, repairing, programming, or maintaining two-way radio and wireless communications systems
• Hands-on experience with Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex, Harris, EF Johnson, UHF/VHF, 800/900 MHz, RF systems, repeaters, base stations, antennas, duplexers, and multicouplers
• Strong knowledge of radio theory, RF propagation, wireless communications systems, TCP/IP networking, and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training, military communications experience, or industry certifications preferred
• No clearance required; valid driver's license required and ability to support regional travel, overnight work, and on-call responsibilities

Compensation for the Field Service Technician II include:

Salary Range: $62,400 - $76,960 annually ($30.00 - $37.00/hour) depending on experience

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

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