DAS Service Technician

Piper Companies is looking for a DAS Service Technician to join a system integrator in the Washington, DC or Baltimore, MD area.

 Essential Duties of the DAS Service Technician:

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of RF principles, DAS architecture and signal distribution
• Leads troubleshooting of complex or critical DAS incidents involving multiple system components or technologies
• Performs advanced fault isolation across head-end equipment, RF source equipment, remote units, fiber distribution, passive infrastructure, antennas and supporting network components
• Performs advanced RF testing and interprets measurements relating to signal strength, gain, noise, interference, uplink and downlink performance
•  Uses spectrum analyzers, cable and antenna analyzers, PIM test equipment, fiber test equipment and other advanced diagnostic tools where required

Qualifications of the DAS Service Technician:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Extensive DAS, RF, wireless or telecommunications service experience
• Advanced understanding of fiber, coaxial, RF and network-connected system components
• Experience with advanced RF testing, system analysis and fault isolation
• Certifications relating to RF, DAS, fiber optics or wireless infrastructure are desirable

 Compensation for the DAS Service Technician:

• $120,000 - $140,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical, Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/1/26. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date

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