Field service technician

job summary:
We are seeking a hands-on, adaptable Field Service Technician to install, commission, test, and support cutting-edge Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) technology within the Telecommunications industry. This role serves as the critical bridge between software/hardware development and real-world deployment, offering you the opportunity to work directly with executive engineering leadership to solve complex RF, IP networking, and precision timing challenges nationwide.

We are seeking a hands-on, adaptable Field Service Technician to install, commission, test, and support cutting-edge Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) technology within the Telecommunications industry. This role serves as the critical bridge between software/hardware development and real-world deployment, offering you the opportunity to work directly with executive engineering leadership to solve complex RF, IP networking, and precision timing challenges nationwide.

location: Washington, Washington, D.C.
job type: Permanent
salary: $90,000 - 120,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Associates


responsibilities:

• Install, configure, calibrate, and maintain BPS equipment at customer sites, broadcast transmitter facilities, and data centers.
• Set up and maintain high-precision timing equipment, including GNSS receivers, atomic clocks, ePRTCs, optical fiber modems, and TWSTFT equipment.
• Perform field drive testing, system measurements, signal verification, and performance analysis across target geographic zones.
• Diagnose and resolve complex hardware, software, broadcast RF, timing synchronization, and IP networking issues.
• Support full lifecycle system integration, laboratory testing, and customer field trials alongside engineering leadership.
• Deliver direct technical assistance and engineering guidance to broadcast station partners and technical vendors.
• Maintain detailed technical documentation, installation records, measurement logs, and maintenance histories.

qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, Telecommunications, or IP Networking. (Relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).

2-5 years of hands-on experience in field engineering, broadcast engineering, telecommunication site maintenance, ground-up telecom builds, or field applications engineering.

Proven experience with electronic test and measurement equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators).

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with professional rack-mounted equipment.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

skills:
data centers,hardware development,IP networking,troubleshoot,install,Broadcast,RF engineering

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.


Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).


This posting is open for thirty (30) days.