RF Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position: RF Technician 

Location: DeFuniak Springs, FL  

Pay: $75,000/year 

Type: Direct Hire 

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Conde Group is seeking an RF Technician to join a growing and dynamic team! Seeking an experienced RF Systems Technician to provide on-site technical support, maintenance, and troubleshooting of mission-critical public safety communication systems in the DeFuniak Springs, Florida area. This position supports a customer operating environment that includes P25 trunked radio systems, subscriber equipment, dispatch consoles, fire station alerting systems, and associated RF and network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in LMR systems, experience troubleshooting complex communication issues, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with customers, engineering personnel, and other technical resources.

Job Description:  

Radio Systems and Infrastructure

• Install, inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain RF communication systems and associated infrastructure.
• Diagnose problems involving portable and mobile radios, repeaters, base stations, antennas, transmission lines, and related equipment.
• Support P25 trunked radio systems, including subscriber operation, programming, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Perform preventative maintenance, equipment inspections, and system performance testing using industry-standard RF test equipment.
• Troubleshoot interoperability equipment and interfaces between radio systems and third-party devices.

Dispatch and Supporting Systems

• Troubleshoot and maintain dispatch console equipment and associated communication infrastructure.
• Support fire station alerting systems, including US Digital Designs (USDD) equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting network connectivity and communication issues involving switches, routers, and IP-connected equipment.
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturer technical support when resolving complex system issues. System Administration and Subscriber Support
• Perform authorized administrative functions within the L3Harris Unified Administration System (UAS).
• Program, configure, test, and deploy portable and mobile radio equipment.
• Maintain subscriber equipment records, programming information, and equipment assignments.
• Issue, exchange, and track portable and mobile radio equipment.
• Assist with subscriber configuration changes and system updates as directed.

Customer Support and Documentation

• Serve as an on-site technical resource for customer personnel.
• Provide user-level training on portable and mobile radios, dispatch consoles, and other supported equipment. Document service activities, troubleshooting findings, corrective actions, and equipment changes.
• Maintain accurate service tickets, maintenance records, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with Williams Communications service personnel, engineering, project management, and other departments as needed.
• Communicate technical issues, service status, and recommended corrective actions clearly and professionally.

Position Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in RF communications, land mobile radio, telecommunications, electronics, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience with L3Harris P25 trunked radio systems, including VIDA infrastructure, is required.
• Directly relevant experience with comparable P25 systems from manufacturers such as Motorola Solutions or Tait Communications may be considered in lieu of L3Harris experience.
• Working knowledge of P25 conventional or trunked radio systems and LMR operating principles.
• Experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or repairing radio communication equipment.
• Experience programming and configuring L3Harris or Motorola portable and mobile radios.
• Familiarity with RF test equipment, including communications service monitors, wattmeters, multimeters, signal generators, and related diagnostic tools.
• Working knowledge of basic IP networking concepts, including LAN/WAN connectivity, switches, routers, and network troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, system diagrams, wiring diagrams, and equipment manuals. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and SharePoint.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and customer communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize service activities, and coordinate with remote technical resources. • High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with L3Harris Unified Administration System (UAS) and subscriber management.
• Experience supporting public safety dispatch consoles and associated infrastructure.
• Familiarity with third-party RF interoperability equipment, including Pyramid Communications and JPS equipment.
• Experience with fire station alerting systems, including USDD, Phoenix G2, PRISM, Bryx, or similar platforms. Experience working in a public safety communications environment.
• Technical degree, military electronics training, or relevant industry certifications.
• FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), Certified Electronics Technician (CET), or similar technical credentials.

Work Environment:

• This is a field-based position primarily assigned to a customer location in the DeFuniak Springs, Florida area, including 24/7 365 support.
• The position involves hands-on work with communication equipment, customer interaction, equipment testing, and troubleshooting in operational public safety environments.
• Additional travel to other customer locations or Williams Communications facilities may be required based on operational needs.

Conde Group is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream. 

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Conde Group is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.

Company Description

Conde Group is part of Array Corporation, the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.