Travel Radio Frequency Technician 3 - Tysons, VA

M.C. Dean; Tysons (VA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity leave

Job summary

M.C. Dean in Tysons, VA is hiring an RF Technician III to lead field crews and install, test, and maintain in-building wireless systems including Wi-Fi, DAS, and fiber cabling.

You will interpret plans, coordinate daily tasks, and ensure compliance with project standards while traveling up to 75% for domestic and international assignments. The role requires experience with RF testing, fiber optics, and DAS installations, plus ability to mentor apprentices and maintain safety on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience installing and commissioning DAS, Public Safety DAS, Cellular DAS, Small Cell, or wireless systems.
• Ability to independently execute installation projects from drawings and specifications.
• Experience leading installation crews and ensuring quality on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation crews of 1-3 technicians.
• Read and interpret RF blueprints and project documentation.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot in-building wireless systems (Wi-Fi, DAS, Small Cell).
• Travel 75%, including domestic and international assignments.
• Ensure installation quality and adherence to project specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior technicians.
• Maintain safety policies and PPE usage.

Skills

DAS installation

Team leadership

RF testing

Fiber optic testing

Plan reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

DAS manufacturer certifications

Tools

Corning ONE

CommScope ERA

SOLiD DAS

ADRF DAS

Zinwave DAS

Comba DAS

JMA DAS

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values, agility, expertise, and trust, we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Travel Radio Frequency (RF) Technician III

This role supports the installation, testing, and maintenance of in-building wireless systems under the direction of a Project Foreman. This role requires familiarity with RF cabling, equipment installation, basic DAS and Wi-Fi concepts, and the ability to read floor plans and block diagrams. This role also requires the Technician to serve as the lead field technician for DAS installations, directing a crew of 1-3 technicians, coordinating daily activities with the DAS Foreman, ensuring installation quality, maintaining project documentation, testing, troubleshooting, RF Technicians are full-time employees and receive full company benefits.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate basic hand tools and power tools.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow all safety policies.
• Coordinate with Forman for daily/weekly tasks.
• Lead installation crews of 1-3 technicians.
• Verify installation quality and adherence to project specifications.
• Participate in daily safety and work briefings.
• Read and interpret RF blueprints and project documentation.
• Install, test, and troubleshoot in-building wireless systems including Wi-Fi, DAS, Small Cell, and low‑voltage cabling.
• Installation of various types of Low Voltage Cable
• Installation, Inspection, terminating, testing, troubleshooting of ISP/OSP telecommunications systems (Fiber Optics, Category 5, 6, 6A, and associated equipment)
• Install and support:
  • Cable pathways (basket tray, ladder tray, conduit ¾”–4”, J-hooks, trapezes).
  • Cabinets, racks, wire management, and grounding systems.
  • RF equipment such as base stations, radios, filters, combiners, and splitters.
  • Antennas, jumpers, and prefabricated RF components.
  • RF grounding systems and follow RF safety practices.
• Various Telecommunications Devices
• Prefabricated Components and Assemblies.
• Telecommunications Grounding Systems
• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot low‑voltage cables including RG6, LMR400, ½”, 7/8” coax, Cat6, and fiber optic cabling.
• Perform and interpret:
  • Fiber optic testing
  • RF Line Sweep Testing
  • PIM Testing
  • Signal verification testing
  • System commissioning activities
• Troubleshoot DAS system performance issues.
• Validate antenna locations and cable losses against design requirements.
• Perform final system readiness inspections.
• Train and supervise apprentices to ensure proper cable routing, support, and installation quality.
• Mentor and develop junior technicians.
• Ensure all work is completed according to code, customer requirements, and company standards.
• Perform quality assurance checks to verify compliance with project standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and assist with job site cleanup.
• Secure company tools, test equipment, and materials daily.
• Travel 75%, including potential domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience installing and commissioning DAS, Public Safety DAS, Cellular DAS, Small Cell, or wireless communication systems.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• DAS Manufacturer Certifications, i.e. Solid, ADRF, Zinwave, Comba, JMA
• Demonstrated experience leading installation crews.
• Ability to independently execute installation projects from drawings and specifications.
• Experience troubleshooting RF and fiber optic systems.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
• Reliable transportation to and from job sites.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, and run lists.
• Consistent punctuality and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must wear long pants and a shirt with at least 6 inches of shoulder coverage (not provided by the company).
• Must provide basic tools listed by the company prior to the first day.

Desired Skills

• Corning ONE experience.
• CommScope ERA experience.
• SOLiD DAS experience.
• ADRF DAS experience.
• Zinwave DAS experience.
• Comba DAS experience.
• ADRF DAS experience.
• JMA DAS experience.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and self-motived
• Proficiency terminating coaxial cable with RF compression connectors.
• Valid Passport and willingness to travel overseas.
• Manufacture Certifications and/or Fiber Certification.
• Experience terminating and testing twisted-pair and/or fiber optic cabling.
• Anritsu Line Sweep experience/certification (VSWR, Distance-to-Fault, etc.).
• PIM testing and troubleshooting experience.
• BICSI Installer I, Installer II, or Technician certification.
• OSHA 10 Certification (or ability to obtain).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Active Security Clearance

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• A competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Military Reserve pay offset
• Paid maternity leave

Abilities:

• The position requires the ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to [50 pounds] on a regular basis. Candidates must demonstrate physical strength and stamina to perform various tasks, including but not limited to, loading, and unloading, operating equipment, and assisting in the transportation of various materials. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be followed to ensure personal and team safety.
• Relocates a 12 foot stepladder without assistance.
• Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
• Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
• Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
• May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
• Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
• See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Pay Range

USD $35.00 - USD $37.50 /Hr.