RF Electronics Technician for Critical Communications

Eastern Communications; Hazlet Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with company match

Annual performance bonus

Job summary

Eastern Communications, Ltd is a critical communications provider with a long history and nationwide operations. The RF Technician installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots radio frequency systems that support public safety, utilities, and transportation, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

The role is based at a local service center with travel to support multiple regions. Candidates should have hands-on electronics experience or an associate degree, plus strong diagnostic,

Qualifications

• Hands-on technical experience or an associate’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for systems.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for operations and training.
• Mechanical aptitude for mounting hardware and installations.
• Attention to detail in configurations, testing, and documentation.
• Ability to read technical schematics and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and repair RF equipment and systems.
• Diagnose signal, interference, and hardware issues.
• Perform testing, firmware updates, and system calibration.
• Support emergency vehicle upfits and 12VDC installs.
• Maintain documentation and service records.
• Participate in on-call rotation after training.
• Conduct site surveys and RF coverage tests.
• Ensure FCC and safety compliance.
• Assist with system upgrades and new deployments.
• Travel for field work and training as needed.
• Provide prompt, professional customer support.
• Collaborate with team members and project staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Documentation

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Telecommunications

Tools

Schematics reading

Job description

Eastern Communications, Ltd is a critical communications provider with a long history and nationwide operations. The RF Technician installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots radio frequency systems that support public safety, utilities, and transportation, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

The role is based at a local service center with travel to support multiple regions. Candidates should have hands-on electronics experience or an associate degree, plus strong diagnostic,