Field Technician in Baltimore

Energy Jobline ZR; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement up to $400/week

Night shift accommodations

Job summary

WAVSYS is seeking a Field Integrator to perform on-site commissioning, hardware integration, and troubleshooting for T-Mobile 4G/5G upgrades. You will work nights, coordinate with remote engineers, and ensure seamless migration of legacy systems to Ericsson platforms.

The role requires 3+ years in field telecoms, expertise with EEM/CLI/MOSHELL, and the ability to manage multi-frequency activations across L600–N41/N71 bands.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on field engineering in telecommunications.
• Experience supporting 4G/5G upgrade projects and cabinet consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of interfaces, bands, and carrier activations.

Responsibilities

• Execute on-site software loading, node commissioning, and integration using EEM/CLI.
• Provision and integrate Ericsson Baseband units and transition from legacy systems.
• Perform carrier adds across 4G/5G bands and verify zero alarms post‑integration.
• Troubleshoot physical interfaces, CPRI/optical links, and script execution during maintenance.
• Coordinate with remote Switch/RAN engineers for pre-validations and checkout.

Skills

Field engineering

4G/5G knowledge

Multi-band deployment

Network troubleshooting

Tools

EEM

CLI

MOSHELL/AMMO

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

1. Hooking up to the new Baseband: Plugging into the newly mounted unit (e.g., Ericsson BB 6630, 6648, 6651, 6672).
2. Loading software & scripts: Connecting locally via MOSHELL/CLI/EEM to load software packages and site-specific configuration scripts.
3. Establishing connectivity: Getting the baseband communicating back to the Cell Site Router (CSR) and the remote Switch team.
4. Integration & Carrier Adds: Working with your remote RAN Engineers to bring up the 4G/5G carriers (N41, N71, etc.) and verifying zero alarms before leaving site.

Field Integrator

Shift: Night Shift / Maintenance Windows

Pay Rate: $40.00 - $45.00/hr + Mileage Reimbursement - up to $300/week

Location: Washington, D.C. / Baltimore (BAWA Market)

We are seeking an experienced Field Integrator to execute on-site logical node commissioning, hardware integration, and troubleshooting for T-Mobile Baseband Upgrades and Cabinet Consolidation (CC) projects. In this role, you will work on-site during overnight maintenance windows in coordination with remote Switch/RAN Engineers and General Contractor field crews to migrate legacy systems to next- Ericsson 4G LTE and 5G NR platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Logical Node Commissioning: Execute on-site software loading, node commissioning, and logical integration using Ericsson Element Manager (EEM), Command Line Interface (CLI), MOSHELL, or AMMO.
• Hardware Integration: Support the startup, provisioning, and integration of newly installed Ericsson Baseband units (BB 6630, 6648, 6651, 6672, BB 5216) and transition off legacy DUS/DUL platforms.
• Multi-Frequency Activation: Perform carrier adds and site cutovers across T-Mobile 4G LTE and 5G NR frequency bands (L600, L700, L1900, L2100, N41, N71).
• On-Site Technical Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve physical interface, CPRI/optical fiber link, local script execution, and alarm conditions during maintenance windows.
• Switch Coordination: Interface directly with remote Switch/RAN Engineers to execute script pre-validations, Managed Object (MO) updates, site check-ins, and post-integration check-outs.
• Site Quality & Compliance: Verify site alarm status to ensure zero critical/major alarms post-integration and submit required closeout documentation.

Technical Must-Haves

• Experience: 3+ years of hands-on field engineering experience in telecommunications, specifically supporting T-Mobile Anchor, 5G upgrades, or Cabinet Consolidation projects.
• Ericsson Hardware Proficiency: Direct experience with Ericsson Baseband platforms (BB 6630, 6648, 6651, 6672, BB 5216) and legacy DUS/DUL platforms.
• Software Tools: Proficiency in Ericsson Element Manager (EEM), CLI, and MOSHELL/AMMO commands.
• Network Knowledge: Solid understanding of 4G LTE / 5G NR architectures, CPRI/eCPRI interfaces, and multi-band deployments (L600 to N41/N71).

Additional Requirements

• Willingness to work night maintenance windows (typically 12:00 AM to 6:00 AM).
• Reliable vehicle capable of transporting basic test equipment, laptop, and field hand tools (mileage reimbursed up to $400/week).
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• NTID (Network Target Identification) is not required for this specific role.

Company Description

WAVSYS is a solutions company offering contract, permanent and turnkey staffing solutions by leveraging its international network of 20 offices covering USA, Canada, and the UK.

Company DescriptionWAVSYS is a solutions company offering contract, permanent and turnkey staffing solutions by leveraging its international network of 20 offices covering USA, Canada, and the UK.