Lead Field Technician

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, and commission wireless network equipment and IP routers in compliance with manufacturer standards.
• Perform on-site field engineering activities including installation, testing, troubleshooting, and backhaul/transmission support.
• Lead and execute field integration and testing activities (FFA/FIT/FOA) for 4G/5G features and performance.
• Collaborate with RF engineers and testing teams to ensure site readiness and KPI compliance.
• Conduct walk/drive testing, ad-hoc field testing, and support RF field trials.
• Manage RMA processes including troubleshooting, hardware replacement, and documentation.
• Prepare daily status reports, technical documentation, and presentations.
• Schedule and assign daily field tasks and coordinate site activities.
• Act as a technical liaison between customers, project teams, and field personnel.
• Provide guidance, training, and technical direction to internal and subcontracted field engineers.
• Support limited project management activities to ensure RF engineering deliverables are met.

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years of telecom field experience, or 15+ years with equivalent experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience using Linux in a production environment.
• Extensive experience in LTE/4G and 5G wireless network design, deployment, commissioning, and optimization.
• Solid understanding of RF fundamentals, IP networking, and routing/switching.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead field teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to travel 75%+.

Preferred

• Experience with GIS/mapping tools.
• CBRS CPI certification.
• Experience with Massive MIMO, TDD systems, and CBRS.

• 4G/5G testing, optimization, and troubleshooting (Sub‑6 GHz and mmWave).
• UE data collection and post‑processing tools (e.g., Accuver XCAL/XCAP).
• Experience with base station equipment from major wireless vendors.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.

Director

Contract

Telecommunications

Location:

Kearney, NE