Electronics Technician
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Radio Frequency Technician Job Description
The Radio Frequency (RF) Technician is responsible for installing configuring maintaining and troubleshooting RF communication and supporting systems that support mission-critical operations for public safety utilities and transportation. This role ensures optimal system performance regulatory compliance and reliable communication infrastructure.
The ideal candidate will have expertise in technology or electronics with the ability to learn RF systems and the ability to diagnose resolve and effectively communicate complex issues to both technical and non-technical audiences. This position directly contributes to the functionality efficiency and safety of specialized communication equipment used to serve and protect communities.
Based at a local service center the RF Technician will primarily support nearby service centers with occasional travel required for operations installations and training across different regions.
Responsibilities Include but are not limited to: - Install configure and repair Radio Frequency equipment and systems
- Diagnose signal interference and hardware issues
- Perform testing firmware updates and system calibration
- Support emergency vehicle upfits and 12VDC installs
- Maintain documentation and service records
- Participate in on-call rotation after training
- Conduct site surveys and RF coverage tests
- Ensure FCC and safety compliance
- Assist with system upgrades and new deployments
- Travel as needed for field work and training
- Provide prompt professional customer support
- Collaborate with team members and project staff
- Relevant hands-on technical experience or associates degree in Electronics Telecommunications or a related field.
- Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for systems.
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for operations and training.
- Mechanical aptitude for working with tools mounting hardware and installations.
- Attention to detail in system configurations testing and documentation.
- Competence in reading technical schematics wiring diagrams and system
- Experience working with federal agencies or public safety organizations (e.g. police fire EMS emergency management).
- Industry certifications Such as ETA FCC GROL or other RF-related credentials.
- Advanced networking knowledge Including VoIP radio-over-IP systems network integration and IP camera systems.
- Experience with field service software and reporting tools.
- Safety certifications or formal safety training.
