Field Service Technician II – Wireless RF & DAS Install

BearCom; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 37,311,000 - 49,566,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly Competitive Compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life, Short/Long-Term Dis

Paid Holidays

Generous Paid Time Off

Matching 401k Plan

Use of Company Vehicle

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

BearCom in Columbia, MD is hiring a Field Service Technician II to install and support wireless communications systems. You will play a key role delivering high-quality service, diagnosing and solving complex RF issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with 2-way radio systems, strong electronics skills, and the ability to interpret schematics. Some regional travel and on-call hours may be required.

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.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Electronics background

RF equipment

Two-way radio theory

Test equipment

IP Networking

MS Office

Driver's license

5+ years experience

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent

R56 Certified Installer

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Watt meters

TDRs

FDRs

Multimeters

System analyzers

Job description

BearCom in Columbia, MD is hiring a Field Service Technician II to install and support wireless communications systems. You will play a key role delivering high-quality service, diagnosing and solving complex RF issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has extensive hands-on experience with 2-way radio systems, strong electronics skills, and the ability to interpret schematics. Some regional travel and on-call hours may be required.