RF Field Technician - Onsite Wireless & Radio Systems

Zachary Piper, LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 57,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/ Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking Field Service Technicians to support a leading wireless communications organization across multiple onsite locations. The role focuses on installing and maintaining RF/wireless systems for DoD and Commercial clients.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot radios, antennas, dispatch systems, and related hardware, and support UHF/VHF networks. Travel regionally and on-call work are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of technical experience in military communications, electronics, RF, or related fields.
• Experience with wireless communications, electronics, cabling, antennas, or related systems.
• Familiarity with UHF/VHF, RF, two-way radio systems, or communications equipment.
• Ability to read basic schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP and networking principles preferred.
• Experience with radio manufacturers is a plus (Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Harris, EF Johnson).
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally/overnight and on-call.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot radio communications systems.
• Program and configure radio equipment.
• Support UHF/VHF and 800/900 MHz networks.
• Install service radios, antennas, repeaters, and dispatch systems.
• Assist with BDA/DAS installation and troubleshooting.
• Perform cabling, equipment installation, and system integration.
• Use RF and electronic test equipment to diagnose issues.
• Interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot RF, networking, and communications systems.
• Support regional projects and on-call operations.

Skills

RF/wireless systems

Field service

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

TCP/IP networking

Regional travel/on-call

Tools

Radio equipment (Motorola, Kenwood, ICOM, Harris, EF Johnson)

Test equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, Wattmeter, TDR)

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking Field Service Technicians to support a leading wireless communications organization across multiple onsite locations. The role focuses on installing and maintaining RF/wireless systems for DoD and Commercial clients.

You will install, configure, and troubleshoot radios, antennas, dispatch systems, and related hardware, and support UHF/VHF networks. Travel regionally and on-call work are required.