Telecom Microwave Technician

TEKsystems•Mooresville, NC

2d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Microwave Technician to support a growing telecommunications and network infrastructure team in the Mooresville, NC area. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of microwave radio systems, RF systems, or small cell technologies, along with experience in installation, maintenance, lab staging, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting. Candidates should possess a strong mechanical or electronics background, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn and grow within the role. This position offers a mix of field deployment and lab-based work, providing hands-on experience with network infrastructure projects across North Carolina and throughout the United States.

Requirements

1+ years of experience installing, repairing, staging, assembling, or maintaining microwave radio, RF, small cell, or related telecommunications systems.
Working knowledge of RF systems, electronics, telecommunications infrastructure, and troubleshooting techniques.
Understanding of two-way radio systems, cellular technologies, or wireless communications equipment.
Strong mechanical and/or electronic aptitude.
Ability to follow engineering documentation and installation procedures.
Willingness to learn new technologies and expand technical skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Positive attitude, reliability, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Experience with microwave radio systems, RF communications equipment, small cell infrastructure, or two-way radio systems.
Experience with DC power plants, rectifiers, battery backup systems, or environmental monitoring and alarm systems.
Experience deploying RF networks or telecommunications equipment.
Knowledge of RF concepts, including: Modulation, Attenuation, Signal propagation, Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR).
Experience installing and commissioning DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backup solutions.
Familiarity with telecommunications grounding and bonding practices.

Responsibilities

Receive, inventory, and stage telecommunications hardware according to engineering documentation.
Build and configure equipment racks to OEM specifications in a lab environment.
Prepare systems for deployment by verifying functionality and field readiness.
Assemble and terminate RF cabling, including N-Type, SMA, and DIN connectors.
Install, mate, and seal waveguide systems and flanges.
Perform cable routing, labeling, and equipment integration activities.
Utilize RF power meters, Vector Network Analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, and other test equipment to validate system performance.
Conduct signal testing, transmission line verification, and path loss simulations.
Troubleshoot RF, microwave, and telecommunications equipment issues.
Travel to project sites to install and commission telecommunications equipment.
Deploy microwave backhaul systems on towers, rooftops, and other infrastructure locations.
Work closely with project teams to ensure successful installations and project completion.
Install and commission DC power systems, rectifiers, and battery backup equipment.
Perform site grounding and bonding activities for indoor and outdoor telecommunications equipment.
Complete telecom cabling tasks, including terminating wires on 66 and 110 punch-down blocks.
Install and wire environmental monitoring and alarm systems.