RF Systems Technician

Editech Staffing does not partner with external agencies, no C2C, no sponsorship
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
*Completion of I-9, verifying US Citizenship
Onsite - Rockledge, Florida
Our client is seeking a RF Systems Technician to join their team! The Systems Tech (ST) will be on a rotating pager schedule that will mandate they carry a pager 24/7 on the week that it is their assigned turn. The ST will have to respond to calls at any hour of the day. Therefore, the ability to drive at night & in remote areas is a requirement for this role. A Company vehicle will be issued to ST to carry out their duties. This position requires carrying a pager for on call after hour's service every 2-3 weeks. Employees are paid pager pay & overtime for this.
Job Summary
Provide technical support of specialized communications systems & product applications. Perform preventative maintenance routines to ensure proper system operation w/ focus on trend analysis & thorough documentation of results. Advanced troubleshooting of software driven electronics, provisioning of communications system infrastructure & performance optimization of RF, Microwave, IT Systems including, but not limited to:

• Legacy Analog Radio Systems
• Advanced Digital P25 Systems
• IT systems with VMware and Cisco Networking

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in LMR / RF Systems, or IT systems.
• 2-year degree in electronics preferred but not required. Employer will also accept 3-8 years relevant work experience in lieu of a 2 Year degree.
• Knowledge of RF Systems such as transmitters, receivers, microwave systems, & antenna networks or knowledge on IT systems, Microsoft Severs, Active Directory, VMware, Red Hat Linux, Cisco, & TCP/IP
• Collect & deliver data including antenna radiated power readings, cable sweep results, channel alignments, network connectivity, network uptime, ip traffic analysis, wireshark, etc.
• Proficient w/ using various test equipment: Communications Monitor, T1 Test Sets, Antenna Analyzers, IP Network Analyzers, Laptop, SSH, FTP, Telnet, Cisco & Linux command line, etc.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 70 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must have a valid US Driver's license. This role requires the ability to pass a US driving test & to drive daily to customer sites to work on technical issues. These sites are in various locations including remote ones.

This position offers a Competitive Salary, annual Bonus opportunity an attractive benefits plan including: Company Paid health insurance, a 401(k) w/ employer match, company paid life insurance, paid holidays & Paid Time Off (PTO). This role provides a Company vehicle (All auto related expenses covered, insurance, maintenance, gas card) once the System Tech can go out on call. Tuition Reimbursement Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Vision & more!
All candidates must have a valid US Driver's license, Must have clean driving record for that past 5-7 years (NO SUSPENSIONS).
Pass a pre-employment background check & drug screen
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