Headend Cabling & RF/IP Lab Technician

System Canada; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

System Canada is seeking a Headend Wiring Technician to install and maintain lab cabling, rack Headend equipment, and provision servers in PA/NJ labs. The role requires designing wiring diagrams, following standards, and coordinating with vendors.

You will work primarily in Downingtown, PA with travel to labs in PA/NJ. Strong RF and IP networking knowledge, plus MS Visio and MS Office skills, are required for effective collaboration and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and document rack layouts and wiring elevations.
• Proficient in wiring coax and Ethernet cables in labs.
• Strong reading of wiring diagrams (RG59, RG6).
• Experience installing RF distribution and IP networks.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented with safety awareness.
• Able to work autonomously and lead when needed.

Responsibilities

• Design detailed, complex diagrams such as rack layouts and elevations and author associated documentation.
• Dress coax and Ethernet cables in labs or production environments.
• Follow wiring standards in performing physical layer cabling installations.
• Read wiring diagrams of varying complexity (cable and connector types: RG59, RG6, mini coax and twisted pair cables).
• Install Headend RF distribution equipment and IP networks.
• Install, configure, and maintain test environment equipment.
• Troubleshoot physical layer issues, identify root causes and take ownership.
• Coordinate activities between departments to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Provide reports on system design and maintenance activity weekly.
• Travel between labs (PA/NJ); base in Downingtown, PA for ~90% of work.

Skills

Wiring diagrams

RF fundamentals

IP networks

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Autonomous work

Communication skills

Lab maintenance

Cross-team collaboration

Tools

MS Visio

Outlook

MS Office

Networking tools

Job description

System Canada is seeking a Headend Wiring Technician to install and maintain lab cabling, rack Headend equipment, and provision servers in PA/NJ labs. The role requires designing wiring diagrams, following standards, and coordinating with vendors.

You will work primarily in Downingtown, PA with travel to labs in PA/NJ. Strong RF and IP networking knowledge, plus MS Visio and MS Office skills, are required for effective collaboration and documentation.