RF & Tactical Communications Integration Technician

Piper Companies

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions in San Diego, CA seeks an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test to support the development of advanced military communications systems. The role focuses on system integration, RF testing, tactical validation, and network configuration in both lab and field environments.

You will work with cutting-edge radios and data links, perform procedures during developmental and operational testing, and assist in deploying secure cryptographic keys and field configurations, with

Qualifications

2+ years of Linux and Windows systems administration in a technical laboratory, integration, test, or operational environment.
Hands-on experience with tactical radios, RF systems, software-defined radios, Link 16, TTNT, PRC-158, PRC-163, PRC-167, or similar military communications platforms.
Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking, routing, switching, VLANs, IP subnetting, COMSEC procedures, cryptographic key management, and network troubleshooting.
Experience executing test procedures, operating RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, VNAs), and supporting systems integration activities.
Associate degree in a STEM field with 4+ years of relevant experience, Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 1+ years of experience, or equivalent military/professional experience.
Active Interim Secret Clearance or Active Secret Clearance; ability to maintain clearance eligibility.
Ability to support up to 10%-30% travel as required.

Responsibilities

Support the physical integration, configuration, and testing of networked communication systems and tactical radio platforms.
Perform RF validation activities including signal flow testing, VSWR measurements, insertion loss analysis, and troubleshooting of RF components.
Maintain system integration lab environments, including server installation, cable management, hardware maintenance, and test equipment calibration.
Execute test procedures during developmental and operational testing events, supporting troubleshooting and issue resolution across Linux, Windows, networking, and RF systems.
Deploy and configure tactical communications systems, load cryptographic keys and mission plans, and support field and flight-line testing operations.