Field Service Technician II Chantilly, VA (Washington, DC)

BearCom; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 4,260,916 - 5,507,644; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

401k

Company Vehicle

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BearCom in Chantilly, VA is seeking a seasoned service technician to diagnose, repair, program, and install Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, and Vertex equipment in the 2-way radio field. You will work with RF systems, DAS/BDA components, and related hardware to meet customer requirements.

This role involves regional travel, on-call hours, and hands-on testing with spectrum analyzers, watt meters, and other test gear.

Qualifications

• 5+ years service technician experience diagnosing, repairing, programming and installing Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex equipment.
• Strong knowledge of 2-way radio theory and RF propagation across frequency bands.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Create Mid-Level Programming Codeplugs (12+ Channels, Trunking, Multiple Zones).
• Install and service Wireless Communications Equipment (UHF/VHF, 800/900 MHz, Dispatch Consoles, BDA/DAS, Microwave, CCTV).
• Recommend equipment and hardware that meets customer requirements.
• Some regional and/or overnight travel and on-call hours may be required.

Skills

Two-way radio theory

RF propagation knowledge

Schematic interpretation

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent

CET Certification

R56 Certified Installer

Tools

Test equipment proficiency (spectrum analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, multimeters)

Networking basics (TCP/IP)

Base stations, DAS/BDA hardware understanding

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chantilly VA - Chantilly, VA 20151

Salary Range: $30.93 - $39.98 Hourly

About BearCom

• Largest Distributor of Wireless Voice, Data, and Video Solutions in North America
• 40+ Years Industry-Leading Experience
• Partnerships with Motorola, JVC Kenwood, Avigilon, +More
• 75+ Branches Across North America

BearCom employs a wide range of installation and technical team members and will provide extensive on-the-job training.

Job Description

• Create Mid-Level Programming Codeplugs (12+ Channels, Trunking, Multiple Zones)
• Install and Service Wireless Communications Equipment (e.g. UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz Systems, Dispatch Consoles, BDA/DAS Systems, Microwave Systems, Wireless Broadband Devices, CCTV Equipment)
• Recommend Appropriate Equipment and Hardware That Meets Customer Requirements
• Some Regional and/or Overnight Travel and On-Call Hours May Be Required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient Electronics Background
• Experience in Diagnosing, Repairing, Programming, and Installing RF Equipment
• Understands Two-Way Radio Theory and RF Propagation Characteristics at Various Frequency Bands
• Competent Operating Test Equipment (Communications Service Monitors, Wattmeters, TDRs, FDRs, Multimeters)
• IP Networking Experience a Plus
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Must Have a Valid Driver’s License
• Drug Screenings, Motor Vehicle Record, and Background Checks Part of the Hiring Process

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Service Technician experience in diagnosing, repairing, programming, and installing Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Vertex equipment in the 2-way radio wireless and /or communication field. (if not military experienced)
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of 2-way radio theory, RF propagation characteristics at various frequency bands and communications systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Knowledge of battery backup systems, base stations, repeaters, multicouplers, and duplexers, TCP/IP principles and NIC programming.
• Proficiency in operating various test equipment including but not limited to, spectrum analyzers, system analyzers, watt meters, TDRs, FDRs, and multi-meters.
• Proficiency in designing, troubleshooting, and installing Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and Bidirectional Amplifier (BDA) systems. (remove if not BDA tech)
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• CET Certification a plus. Journeyman level must be attained within 6 months of employment.
• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent.
• R56 Certified Installer.
• Motorola Astro 4x-7x training providing support for various system operations.
• Certification in various Astro 25 products (Quantar, GTR8000, MCC5500/7500, etc..)
• Certification in various MotoTRBO products and systems (Connect+, Capacity+, Linked Capacity+, IP Site Connect, Capacity Max etc.).
• Knowledge of audio, RF, digital, and microprocessor electronic circuits found in communications equipment at the component level.
• Security Clearance preferred. (remove unless specific to geography like Chantilly)
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Drug screenings and background checks are part of the hiring process which may also include a Motor Vehicle Record check.

Benefits

BearCom wants to elevate your professional growth! We place high value in investing in the development of our team members and advancing your technical capabilities. BearCom can provide extensive on-the-job training, and covers all fees associated with most professional certifications.

• Highly Competitive Compensation
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Matching 401k Plan
• Use of Company Vehicle
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement

KEYWORDS: Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Avigilon, Two-Way Radio, Two Way Radio, 2-Way Radio, GPS, VOIP, WI-FI, BDA/DAS, RF, UHF, VHF, MOTOTRBO, LMR, OSHA 10, FCC GROL, L3Harris, CET, Network+, Security+, P2P, P2MP, PtMP, P25, Astro25

BearCom is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other disability protected by law. All employment is decided based upon qualifications, merit, and business need.