Tactical Communications Test & Integration Technician

ZP Group; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test to support advanced military communications and RF systems in San Diego, CA. This on-site role focuses on integration, testing, and field verification of networked platforms and tactical radios within lab and flight-line environments.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of Linux/Windows systems administration, hands-on RF test experience, and a solid foundation in networking, cryptographic key management, and COMSEC

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Linux and Windows systems administration in a lab/integration environment.
• Hands-on experience with tactical radios and RF systems (Link 16, TTNT, PRC-series).
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/3 networking, VLANs, IP subnetting, and cryptographic key management.
• Experience executing test procedures and using RF test equipment (Spectrum Analyzers, Power Meters, VNAs).
• Assoc. degree in STEM with 4+ years, or Bachelors with 1+ year in STEM field; equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support physical integration, configuration, and testing of networked communication systems and tactical radios.
• Perform RF validation activities including signal testing, VSWR measurements, and troubleshooting RF components.
• Maintain lab environments, servers, cables, and test equipment calibration.
• Execute tests during developmental and operational testing events; assist in troubleshooting across Linux, Windows, networking, and RF systems.
• Deploy and configure tactical communications systems; load cryptographic keys and mission plans; support field testing.

Skills

Linux admin

Windows admin

Networking fundamentals

COMSEC procedures

Cryptographic key management

RF systems knowledge

Education

Associate degree in STEM

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Meters

VNAs

Wireshark

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test to support advanced military communications and RF systems in San Diego, CA. This on-site role focuses on integration, testing, and field verification of networked platforms and tactical radios within lab and flight-line environments.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of Linux/Windows systems administration, hands-on RF test experience, and a solid foundation in networking, cryptographic key management, and COMSEC