RF Field Service Technician

Motion Recruitment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Holidays & PTO

401(k) with company match

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Ongoing technical training and career

Job summary

Motion Recruitment seeks an RF Field Service Technician to install, maintain, and support critical public safety and enterprise radio systems. You will deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot VHF/UHF and 700/800 MHz networks, ensuring reliable performance for first responders and essential facilities.

Strong RF, networking, and documentation skills are required. Responsibilities include on-site installation, system optimization, and timely reporting of issues.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with public safety radio systems (VHF/UHF/700-800 MHz) and P25/RF systems.
• Networking knowledge including LAN/WAN, routers, switches, cabling, IP configuration.
• Proactive troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and system optimization.
• Associate's degree in Electronics, IT, or Engineering Technology (or equivalent).
• Ability to obtain CET certification within six months.
• Valid driver's license, clean record, U.S. citizenship, and ability to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and support public safety and enterprise radio systems.
• Deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot RF systems to ensure reliability.
• Document issues, resolutions, and system configurations for ongoing support.

Skills

Public safety radio systems

Networking (LAN/WAN)

Troubleshooting & maintenance

CET certification readiness

Background checks & driver's license

On-call rotation willingness

P25/RF systems

On-site support

Education

Associate's degree in electronics/IT/ET

CET certification (within 6 months)

Tools

Test equipment

RF troubleshooting tools

Job description

A leading communications technology company is seeking an RF Field Service Technician to install, maintain, and support mission-critical public safety and enterprise communication systems. You will deploy, optimize, and troubleshoot VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz radio systems, ensuring reliable performance for first responders, healthcare facilities, and other essential organizations. The role requires proficiency with RF systems, networking, hardware/software upgrades, and specialized test equipment, as well as strong documentation and problem-solving skills.

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with public safety radio systems (VHF/UHF/700-800 MHz) and P25/RF systems.
• Networking knowledge (LAN/WAN, routers, switches, cabling, IP configuration).
• Troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and system optimization skills.
• Associate's degree in Electronics, IT, or Engineering Technology (or equivalent).
• Ability to obtain CET certification within six months.
• Valid driver's license, clean record, U.S. citizenship, and ability to pass background checks.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with 911/NG911, NICE logging systems, Airbus, or similar infrastructure.
• FCC license and additional industry certifications.
• Cross-functional collaboration, customer support, and mentorship skills.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Ongoing technical training and career development