Tower Microwave Field Engineer - Elite Wireless Networks

Hamilton Barnes; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

Travel expenses covered

Contract to hire

In-house climbing training

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes seeks a Tower Microwave Field Engineer to join a team that builds and maintains high‑performance wireless networks for financial technology operations. You will troubleshoot outages, install and commission microwave links, and oversee fiber splicing on towers and rooftops.

Based in Cranberry, PA, the role requires 2–3 years in wireless/microwave networking, climbing up to 600 feet, and travel up to 70%.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of wireless and microwave networking experience.
• 2+ years of climbing experience on towers up to 600 ft.
• Authorized Climber and Rescue certificate required.
• Valid US passport and driving licence; travel ~70% of the time.
• Field engineering experience on communication structures.

Responsibilities

• Respond to outages, troubleshoot and repair microwave/wireless gear on towers/rooftops.
• Install, commission and maintain microwave infrastructure and fiber splicing.
• Lead safety on site, manage subcontractors and report progress daily.
• Provide ongoing training and obtain company certifications.

Skills

Wireless networking

Microwave networking

Climbing 600ft

Authorized Climber

US Passport

Driving license

Field engineering

Rigging & safety

Travel readiness

Maintenance & install

Job description

Hamilton Barnes seeks a Tower Microwave Field Engineer to join a team that builds and maintains high‑performance wireless networks for financial technology operations. You will troubleshoot outages, install and commission microwave links, and oversee fiber splicing on towers and rooftops.

Based in Cranberry, PA, the role requires 2–3 years in wireless/microwave networking, climbing up to 600 feet, and travel up to 70%.