Radio Frequency Technician 1 - Tysons,VA

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, life, and dis

Paid time off

401k Retirement Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean is seeking a Travel Radio Frequency (RF) Technician I to support installation, testing, and maintenance of in-building wireless systems. You will read floor plans, work under a Foreman, and travel up to 75% domestically and internationally. Full benefits are provided.

The role requires familiarity with RF cabling, basic DAS and WiFi concepts, and the ability to interpret diagrams. Minimum 1+ year experience in building wireless systems or low voltage is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate basic hand tools and power tools.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies.
• Participate in daily safety and work briefings.
• Read and interpret RF blueprints and project documentation.
• Install inbuilding wireless systems including WiFi, DAS, Small Cell, and low-voltage cabling.
• Install and troubleshoot ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Cat5/6/6A).
• Assist senior technicians with DAS commissioning and system acceptance testing.

Job description

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust, we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

The Travel Radio Frequency (RF) Technician I supports the installation, testing, and maintenance of inbuilding wireless systems under the direction of a Project Foreman. This role requires familiarity with RF cabling, equipment installation, basic DAS and WiFi concepts, and the ability to read floor plans and block diagrams. RF Technicians are fulltime employees and receive full company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate basic hand tools and power tools.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies.
• Participate in daily safety and work briefings.
• Read and interpret RF blueprints and project documentation.
• Install inbuilding wireless systems including WiFi, DAS, Small Cell, and lowvoltage cabling.
• Installation, terminating, testing, troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment
• Install and support:
• Cable pathways (basket tray, ladder tray, conduit "-4", Jhooks, trapezes).
• Cabinets, racks, wire management, and grounding systems.
• RF equipment such as base stations, radios, filters, combiners, and splitters.
• Antennas, jumpers, and prefabricated RF components.
• RF grounding systems and follow RF safety practices.
• Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
• Telecommunications Grounding Systems
• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot lowvoltage cables including RG6, LMR400, ", 7/8" coax, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling.
• Assist senior technicians with DAS commissioning and system acceptance testing.
• Learn proper RF cable routing, labeling, dressing, and documentation standards.
• Assist with material inventory and receiving.
• Participate in site walks and punch-list completion.
• Record test results and installation documentation.
• Maintain accurate cable labeling and as-built documentation.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and assist with job site cleanup.
• Secure company tools, test equipment, and materials daily.
• Travel 75%, including potential domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of experience in commercial inbuilding wireless systems or low voltage.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic understanding of telecommunications construction practices.
• Ability to learn RF fundamentals including:
• Frequency bands
• Signal propagation
• DAS architecture
• Fiber optic systems
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and run lists.
• Consistent punctuality and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must wear long pants and a shirt with at least 6 inches of shoulder coverage (not provided by the company).
• Must provide basic tools listed by the company prior to the first day.

Desired Skills

• Proficiency terminating coaxial cable with RF compression connectors.
• Experience terminating and testing twistedpair and/or fiber optic cabling.
• Anritsu Line Sweep experience/certification (VSWR, DistancetoFault, etc.).
• PIM testing and troubleshooting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• OSHA 10 Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Basic fiber optic handling and cleaning procedures.
• Familiarity with handheld test equipment.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $27.50 /Hr.