Senior RF Communications Technician — Field & IT Liaison

Apex Systems; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K plan with company match

HSA option

Job summary

Apex Systems in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Senior RF Communications Technician to provide regional field support for critical telecommunications infrastructure and communications systems. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade voice, data, microwave, satellite, SCADA, and network technologies while serving as a liaison between field operations and IT.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, minimum 7 years in the field, and a willingness to travel up to 40%.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; Associate degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of telecommunications or communications technician experience.
• Experience with microwave communications systems (Aviat, Eclipse, or similar).
• Experience with VSAT and satellite communications systems.
• Knowledge of SCADA radio systems, RF troubleshooting, licensed/unlicensed radio links, and 4RF or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with RF antenna systems, towers, guide wires, and telecommunications site infrastructure.
• Experience with fiber optics, including testing and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, routers, switches, IP networking, and Cisco equipment.
• Experience with VoIP and telephone systems.
• Proficiency using telecommunications test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, sweep gear, and other field diagnostic tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and safely in outdoor industrial environments.
• Ability to travel up to 40% within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot telecommunications systems, including voice, data, SCADA, microwave, satellite, and video systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance, fault isolation, diagnostics, and repair of communications infrastructure.
• Support implementation of communications-related projects and system upgrades.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors performing telecommunications installations and maintenance.
• Provide technical support and first-level training to field operations personnel.
• Serve as the primary field liaison between Operations and IT.
• Promote communications standards and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation and support emergency response activities.

Skills

Telecommunications

SCADA

Fiber optics

VoIP

RF troubleshooting

Cisco equipment

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Telecommunications

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

RF test gear

Satellite equipment

Job description

Apex Systems in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Senior RF Communications Technician to provide regional field support for critical telecommunications infrastructure and communications systems. You will install, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade voice, data, microwave, satellite, SCADA, and network technologies while serving as a liaison between field operations and IT.

The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise, minimum 7 years in the field, and a willingness to travel up to 40%.