Radio Frequency Engineer jobs in Boca Raton, FL

RF SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN

The RF Systems Tech 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. Ci has a Tuition Reimbursement Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Vision & more!

Qualifications & Education

• 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 Radio Frequency (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 Driver’s license. This role requires the ability to pass a driving test & to drive daily to customer sites to work on technical issues. These sites are in various locations including remote ones.

Scope of Responsibilities/Expectations

The RF System Tech provides 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

The RF 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 RF System Tech 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 on call pay & overtime for this.

All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check & drug screen.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing & able to lift up to 70 lbs on a regular basis?
• Are you willing & able to pass a pre-employment drug screen & background check?
• Do you live in Southern Palm Beach or Northern Broward County? If not do you plan on relocating if offered this position?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Radio Frequency (RF) Systems: 2 years (Required)
• IP networking: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Palm Beach, FL 33480: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person