Tactical RF Systems Integration & Test Technician

Zachary Piper Solutions; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test to support advanced communications, networking, and information systems for U.S. military operations. This on-site role is in San Diego, CA.

The technician will assist with system integration, RF testing, and validation in both lab and field environments, enabling mission-critical defenses. Security clearance eligibility is required, with travel up to 30% as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Linux/Windows systems administration in a lab, integration, or operational environment.
• Hands-on experience with tactical radios and RF systems.
• Strong understanding of Layer 2/Layer 3 networking and routing.
• Experience operating RF test equipment and supporting system integration.
• Active Interim Secret or Secret clearance; clearance eligibility.
• Willingness to travel 10-30%.

Responsibilities

• Support the 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 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.

Skills

Linux

Windows

Networking

RF testing

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in STEM

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Spectrum Analyzers

Power Meters

VNAs

Wireshark

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks an Engineering Technician, Integration & Test to support advanced communications, networking, and information systems for U.S. military operations. This on-site role is in San Diego, CA.

The technician will assist with system integration, RF testing, and validation in both lab and field environments, enabling mission-critical defenses. Security clearance eligibility is required, with travel up to 30% as needed.