RF Engineer - Cleveland, Ohio - Remote (26-17)

Spok

2d•$36 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

This is a field-based position located in the Ohio (Cleveland) area. The role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining 1-way and 2-way paging transmitters, performing system analysis and upgrades, and ensuring compliance with various regulations. The engineer will also be responsible for operating and maintaining paging equipment, UPS systems, and supporting customer and junior technician inquiries. On-call assistance for system emergencies is also required.

Requirements

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
4-6 years related experience and/or training
Previous experience with Word Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Telecommunications and Electronic packages.
Strong RF background in radio and electronics.
Must be able to travel to and from transmitter sites.

Nice To Haves

Field experience preferred

Responsibilities

Installs, repairs and provides high-level preventative maintenance of 1-way and 2-way paging transmitters.
Performs testing, system analysis, software upgrades by utilizing local and remote diagnostics. Calculates, measures and aligns systems to meet OET65 and FCC rules and regulations.
Operates and maintains paging equipment, including satellite systems, with extensive knowledge of software operation and upgrades, network routers, and modems when necessary. Additionally, supports and maintains peripheral devices such as DSU/CSU, multiplexers used in paging systems.
Oversees advanced testing and troubleshooting expertise for all company Telco facilities. Coordinates repairs with Telco vendors and junior technicians.
Operates and maintains UPS systems, ensuring batteries and capacity are sufficient to support the systems they supply. Coordinates repairs and interruptions of commercial power to vendors.
Maintains systems integrity and operations ensuring compliance with FAA, FCC state and local codes.
Provides written and oral reports on system operations. Maintains logs and “as built” documentation of transmitters and paging terminals.
Investigates and diagnoses internal and external customer complaints, visits customer locations as needed to ensure system integrity. Assists with technical support to customers and junior level technicians including presentations and training.
Provides “On Call” assistance on short notice to address any system emergency.