Mobile Communications America

Microwave Technician

Mobile Communications America
Posted 10/20/2026full-timeMooresville • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in RF testing and microwave radio systems, with a strong technical electronics background and the ability to conduct failure analysis. Proficient in operating test equipment and interpreting CAD drawings, while maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords
RF Test MeasurementsMicrowave Radio Systems RepairTroubleshooting SkillsWavence CertificationPublic Safety Communications Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare, adjust, and calibrate standard test apparatus or devices
  • Analyze and record testing results
  • Utilize test equipment to conduct functional, operational, and environmental testing
  • Perform detailed RF test measurements including gain transfer, frequency response, noise figure, modulation, and return loss using manual and automated tests
  • Operate test equipment such as power meters, frequency counters, and spectrum/network analyzers
  • Maintain and establish effective working relationships with employees, contractors, and customers
  • Provide support for company and customer needs through travel as necessary
  • Perform critical systems maintenance on call when required
  • Work first shift Monday through Friday, with occasional second or third shifts and weekends based on project schedules
  • No direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 1-2 years of experience in repairing and installing microwave radio systems
  • Hands-on experience with project-specific OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)
  • Strong technical electronics background
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to conduct failure analysis
  • Knowledge of concepts, characteristics, capabilities, and theoretical design of microwave radio equipment
  • Certified on Wavence or ALU 9500MPR Microwave Radios, or able to pass certification testing within 90 days of employment
  • Understanding of two-way radio / cellular infrastructure communications products, services, and systems
  • Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and blueprints
  • Experience with public safety communications systems, cellular infrastructure, military communications, or civil infrastructure construction desired
  • Ability to work flexible shifts and adapt to changing work schedules
  • Ability to work inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
  • Ability to frequently move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • Ability to work occasional second or third shifts and weekends depending on project schedules
  • Ability to travel as necessary to support company and customer needs

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K
  • PTO
  • Holiday Pay
  • Education Incentives
  • Competitive compensation
  • Military Friendly Employer
  • Equal Opportunity workplace
  • Affirmative Action employer
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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Hard Skills
RF Test MeasurementsTroubleshooting SkillsFailure AnalysisMicrowave Radio Equipment KnowledgeCAD Drawings Interpretation
Soft Skills
Effective Working RelationshipsAdaptability to Changing Schedules
Tools & Technologies
Power MetersFrequency CountersSpectrum AnalyzersNetwork Analyzers
Certifications & Qualifications
Wavence CertificationALU 9500MPR Certification
Industry Keywords
Microwave Radio SystemsTwo-Way Radio CommunicationsCellular InfrastructurePublic Safety CommunicationsMilitary Communications