Field Engineer

MCA, your trusted advisor for wireless communications, data, and security, is seeking an experienced DAS Field Engineer in Northern VA, DC, and Central MD, to support our fast‑growing IWS Mid‑Atlantic division.

MCA is building a team of people who share our values of service first, growth, teamwork, and safety. We take our work and customers seriously and believe our best work can be fun. When you join our team, you join the MCA family! We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Education and Certification Incentives and much more.

• Conduct On‑Site benchmark testing and post‑processing.
• Wireless Service Provider call testing and Public Safety radio testing.
• Commissioning, Integration and Optimization of passive and active DAS installations.
• Perform routine or annual Preventive Maintenance Inspections.
• Troubleshot DAS alarms, customer complaints and signal level or quality issues.
• Stay current in the knowledge and application of In‑Building Solution product implementations and on various other types of new or emerging technologies.
• System evaluation, reporting, and support of maintenance contract customers, including on‑call rotation.
• Coordinate with Wireless Carrier Providers, AHJs, customers, and other parties as necessary to complete responsibilities in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete routine work tickets and warranty paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Participate in training for necessary technologies, policies, and methods of procedure.
• Maintain a technical aptitude with a strong desire to learn and grow.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical diagrams.

• 2 years of experience in Public Safety and Wireless Service Provider DAS projects commissioning, Integration and Optimization.
• Intermediate level expertise and troubleshooting skills on In‑Building systems.
• Intermediate level expertise in Field Engineer tools:
  Spectrum Analyzer, CW generator, PCTEL (or equivalent) data collection scanner, OTDR, Handset (UE) testing, Fluke cable tester.
• Versed in mobile technology standards, propagation modeling, basic antenna theory, basic bi‑directional amplifier (BDA) theory, link budgets, passive and active Distributed Antenna System (DAS) design.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Able to obtain security clearances, pass background checks, and drug tests as required.

• Adherence to all safety rules and regulations as directed by OSHA, CE, and the job site customer.
• Maintain a safe and neat work area and accurate inventory of tools and test equipment.
• DAS OEM certifications, i.e., JMA, Comba, Fiplex, ADRF, Comm Scope, Corning, etc.
• Typing skills and ability to use Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Valued team player and works in parallel with peers and cross‑functionally.
• Strong communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participates and works well within cross‑functional teams and customers.

The physical environment requires the employee to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand, walk, sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear; utilize personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to potentially hazardous materials, lift (overhead, waist level) from the floor, bending, frequently utilize near vision use for reading and computer use;

be able to handle semi‑frequent stressful conditions (cardiovascular), frequently work in outdoor weather conditions, frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, operate a motor vehicle, frequently position self to maintain computers or other equipment as needed.

On call availability for critical systems maintenance is a positive. First shift hours Monday – Friday, with rare 2nd or 3rd shift and weekends depending on project schedules.