RF Systems Technician - 4G/5G

Indotronix International Corporation • Oxon Hill, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The RF Systems Technician supports end-to-end 4G/5G wireless network projects for federal, public safety, and demonstration applications. The role involves hands-on work building internal, portable RF networks for real-world testing, trade shows, and field demonstrations, with a focus on public alert and warning systems. This is an onsite, full-time contract-to-hire position at 174 National Plaza, Oxon Hill, Maryland. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have EOD suitability.

The technician contributes technical leadership across the project lifecycle, from concepts and requirements through design, integration, and system verification. The position includes designing, installing, and testing RF systems supporting advanced 4G/5G wireless carrier infrastructure; producing technical schematics and documentation; ensuring compliance with FCC regulations and federal standards; and supporting demonstrations, public alert message validation, and ongoing system improvements. Domestic travel is expected at 10–25%, with potential for growth.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in federal IT, mission-critical systems RF/systems engineering, or tactical telecom/radio.
• Strong practical knowledge of 4G/5G spectral performance, LTE metrics, and wireless carrier systems.
• Familiarity with FCC regulations and demonstrated implementation of compliance requirements.
• Working experience with 4G/5G RAN telecom equipment and technologies, including BBUs, RAN, 5G Core, EPC, IMS, gNB/eNB, Open RAN, virtualized network functions, and 3GPP standards.
• Competency with RF test equipment, including Keysight PNA-X, FieldFox, Spec-A, signal generators, spectrum/network analyzers, oscilloscopes, and BER testers.
• Solid understanding of high-speed network architectures, IP and network protocols, QoS, throughput, and IP services.
• Proficiency in Python and shell scripting for test-execution automation.
• Expertise in AutoCAD, Visio, or similar tools for technical schematics and documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated ability to author technical reports and presentations.
• Hands-on experience with RF distribution, switching, low-power amplifiers, power supplies, and BITE solutions.
• Previous systems engineering experience with C5ISR-type communications systems.
• U.S. citizenship and EOD suitability are required.

Nice To Haves

• Deep mobile network carrier/OEM experience, especially with Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Samsung, or Motorola.
• Experience with DBT/RAM, 5G Core/EPC/IMS, and public alert/warning industry best practices.
• A degree in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; not required with strong experience.

Responsibilities

• Capture, document, and implement technical, functional, and operational requirements from stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, including concepts, requirements, design, integration, and system verification.
• Design, install, and test RF systems supporting advanced 4G/5G wireless carrier infrastructure.
• Produce detailed schematics, block diagrams, and layout drawings to support integration and compliance.
• Author technical reports, engineering plans, and briefing materials tailored to their audiences.
• Establish, update, and document best practices and industry standards.
• Ensure systems and designs align with FCC regulations and federal standards.
• Support field demonstrations, public alert message validation, and ongoing system improvements.

Benefits

• Fast-track contract-to-hire opportunity with high visibility and growth potential.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge wireless technologies and federal safety systems.
• Significant skill development in RF, systems engineering, and network technologies.
• Domestic travel opportunities (10–25%), with potential for growth.
• Highly collaborative, innovative team environment with direct impact on public safety and communications.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed