Microwave Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description

TEKsystems is in need of a Microwave Technician for our client in the Mooresville, NC market! This company provides wireless communication, data, and security solutions that enhance workplace safety, security, and efficiency nationwide. Customers trust us to provide a portfolio of turn-key systems, products, and services — including two-way radio communications, vehicle uplift, security video and access control systems, BDA/DAS, remote monitoring, GPS tracking, SCADA, dispatch, mass notification, and point-to-point wireless networks. Our more than 60,000 customers span industries such as public safety, commercial, manufacturing, education, healthcare, utilities, and government. In addition to being the largest Motorola partner in the U.S., this company has strategic partnerships with over 1,000 major manufacturers to offer an extensive portfolio of products and technologies.

This Microwave Technician will support our fast-growing Data division.

This technician should have a basic understanding of microwave, RF, or small cell installation, maintenance, lab staging, assembly, signal testing, theory modulation, etc. Nokia/Motorola experience is preferred within public safety. They should be willing to learn and grow, great attitude, mechanical/electronic background, coachable, etc.

OEM's include coax (N-type, SMA, DIN), Waveguide flanges (CMR, CPR, Copper), Nokia hardware (Mss-8, 7750s, MPT-HLC, UBT-S, UBT-T, ODUs), Motorola R56, NetGuardian, Eltek/Valero Rectifiers.

Day to day includes Mon-Friday 8-5pm (give or take), supporting network infrastructure projects mainly in NC but across the nation as well (travels is 25% but can get up to 50% depending). For travel, driving with lead or flying, $65/day per diem, mostly always home on the weekends but need to be flexible for rare occasions. They will meet at the NC office and ride out to site with their lead, working in a team of 4-5. 50/50 between site installation and lab-based assembly with access to their state of art training facility.

Must be open to OT and rare on-call shifts (night/weekends)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lab Staging: Receiving, inventorying, and staging Nokia hardware (MSS-8, 7750s, MPT-HLC, UBT-S, UBT-T, and ODUs) based strictly on provided engineering documentation.

• Hardware Assembly: Building out equipment racks in the lab to meet OEM specifications and simulate field readiness.

• RF Fabrication & Connectivity: Making critical RF connections using rigid and semi-rigid coaxial cables and waveguide systems. Terminating coax (N-Type, SMA, DIN) and prepping, mating, and sealing waveguide flanges (CMR, CPR, Copper).

• Testing & Simulation: While in a staging lab environment, use digital RF Power meters, Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), and Spectrum Analyzers to test the Microwave system, simulate path loss, and validate transmission lines.

• Field Deployment: Traveling to site locations led by a PM to physically install the pre-tested telecommunication equipment racks and deploy microwave backhaul links on towers or rooftops.

• Power & Grounding: Installing and commissioning DC power plants, Eltek and Valero Rectifiers, and battery backup strings; executing site grounding protocols for indoor and outdoor units in accordance with R56.

• Basic Telecom Fabrication: Completing basic telecom cabling, including terminating wires on 66/110 punch down blocks and wiring standard environmental alarms (e.g., NetGuardian).

Skills

backhaul, microwave, electric assembly, electronics, nokia, rf, small cell, electrical, testing, modulation, propagations, motorola

Top Skills Details

backhaul,microwave,electric assembly,electronics,nokia,rf,small cell,electrical,testing,modulation,propagations,motorola

Additional Skills & Qualifications

coachable, reliable, willing to learn, accountable, great attitude.

Nice to haves:

• Radio Communications experience deploying RF Networks or communications equipment.

• Strong comprehension of RF theory (modulation, attenuation, propagation, signal-to-noise ratio).

• Demonstrable experience safely installing DC Power Plants, rectifiers, and batteries.

• Motorola R56 certification or strong, demonstrable knowledge of R56 site grounding standards, specifically regarding RF transmission lines.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mooresville, NC.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Mooresville,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.