Field Engineer - TX & OK

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled and self-motivated Field Engineer to join our team. This remote position requires the candidate to reside in Texas or Oklahoma, with a strong preference for Texas due to the extensive project-related travel (75%+) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform programming, configuration, optimization, testing, and documentation for complex communications systems.
• Provision communication system infrastructure and optimize RF and Broadband architecture performance.
• Conduct comprehensive remote site tasks, including antenna systems analysis, R56 audits, link verification, RF equipment optimization, combiner tuning, and RX multicoupler optimization.
• Manage system integration, troubleshooting, and system management at the Master site.
• Manage specific system configuration, programming, optimization, testing, and documentation tasks.
• Provide expert technical support for specialized systems and applications, including troubleshooting software-driven electronics.
• Avoid system upgrades as necessary.
• Work under the direction of senior personnel (Field Engineers, System Support Center, Product Groups, and others) to characterize and resolve system defects during implementation and maintenance.
• Act as a lead on small to medium-sized projects and additions to existing systems.
• Mentor and coach less experienced Field Engineers and instruct maintenance personnel in system configuration, optimization, testing, documentation methods, and technical aspects of current communication systems.
• Maintain all assigned tools, test equipment, and company-owned assets (computer equipment, cellular telephones, vehicles) in excellent working order.
• Ensure timely calibration of assigned test equipment and keep the test equipment database current.
• Understand and apply system optimization, verification, and documentation requirements.

Requirements

• Intermediate proficiency with computer systems (hardware, operating systems, and applications) and networking principles.
• Prior experience in one of the following areas: LMR, RF Systems, Radio Frequency, Radio Communications, Engineering, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, Networking Equipment, Network Support, Astro/P25, Logging System, IT, Electronics, Systems, Networks, Public Safety, OR military experience.
• Formal training in basic electronics.
• Proficiency in common computer programs (Google Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong self-motivation and the ability to excel both independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and expand knowledge across current and new infrastructure.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively (75%+) as required throughout the state of Texas and Oklahoma.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and varying schedules.
• Ability to obtain background clearance as required by government customers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in one of the following areas: LMR, RF Systems, Radio Frequency, Radio Communications, Engineering, Wired/Wireless Communication Systems, Networking Equipment, Network Support, Astro/P25, Logging System, IT, Electronics, Systems, Networks, Public Safety, OR military experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required.
• Must be able to obtain background clearance as required by government customer(s).