Radio Systems Technician
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Sequoia Communications Inc.
US
Summary
Responsible for the physical installation, programming, and maintenance of mission-critical VHF/UHF communication systems. This includes vehicle integrations and supporting large-scale construction sites to ensure network reliability.
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Radio Systems Technician
Location: Northern California or Remote | Travel: 50% (Regional/Multi-State) | Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
Are you a hands-on technical professional who enjoys variety in your workday? We are seeking a Radio Systems Technician to join our field team. In this role, you will be responsible for the physical installation, programming, and maintenance of mission-critical VHF/UHF communication systems.
From working on large-scale construction sites to performing high-end vehicle integrations, you will ensure our clients' networks are reliable and high-performing. This role is perfect for a technician who loves being in the field, traveling to new locations, and working with top-tier equipment from Motorola, Tait, and Kenwood.
Key Responsibilities
- System Installation: Perform hands-on installation of VHF/UHF radio infrastructure, including repeaters, base stations, antennas, and cabling.
- Vehicle Integration: Install and configure mobile radio hardware across various vehicle fleets, ensuring professional-grade wiring and mounting.
- Technical Programming: Program and tune handheld and mobile radios using manufacturer-specific software (Motorola, Tait, Kenwood, etc.).
- Construction Site Support: Work effectively within active, large-scale construction environments, following all technical blueprints and safety protocols.
- Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve RF interference, hardware failures, and connectivity issues in the field.
- Testing: Utilize RF testing equipment (wattmeters, service monitors, etc.) to verify system performance and coverage.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Technical Background: 1–3+ years of experience with LMR (Land Mobile Radio) or VHF/UHF systems. Solid understanding of basic RF principles.
- Hardware Familiarity: Experience with or a strong desire to learn the programming and hardware architectures of Motorola, Tait, and Kenwood systems.
- Site Experience: Comfortable working on large-scale construction sites and coordinating with other trades/on-site personnel.
- Travel Ready: Must be willing and able to travel up to 50% of the time for multi-state project assignments.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to work on ladders, in confined spaces (like vehicle dashboards or equipment closets), and outdoors in varying weather.
- Licensing: Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.
Benefits & Perks
We value our technicians and provide a package designed to support your career and personal well-being:
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Financial Future: 401(k) retirement plan with company match and company-paid Life Insurance.
- Work-Life Balance: Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation policy, plus 12 paid holidays.
- Professional Growth: Tuition Reimbursement and paid manufacturer training/certifications. We want you to become an expert in the field.
- Travel Rewards: Keep all hotel points and airline miles earned during business travel for your own personal use.
This is a remote position.
Sequoia Communications enables wireless handset manufacturers to accelerate their time to market by providing highly-integrated and flexible multimode solutions. A fabless RF semiconductor company, Sequoia Communications focuses on advanced radio architectures, circuits, and algorithms needed for multimode communications.
Sequoia Communications' architecture and technology enables a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols, enabling effective communications across multiple wireless standards, including GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA.
Single-chip RF transceivers developed using Sequoia’s Communications' innovative approach and common architecture set new industry benchmarks for chip cost, component count, PCB size and power consumption.
Founded
2000
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held
Sequoia Communications enables wireless handset manufacturers to accelerate their time to market by providing highly-integrated and flexible multimode solutions. A fabless RF semiconductor company, Sequoia Communications focuses on advanced radio architectures, circuits, and algorithms needed for multimode communications.
Sequoia Communications' architecture and technology enables a single-chip transceiver to support multiple air interface protocols, enabling effective communications across multiple wireless standards, including GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/HSPA and TD-SCDMA.
Single-chip RF transceivers developed using Sequoia’s Communications' innovative approach and common architecture set new industry benchmarks for chip cost, component count, PCB size and power consumption.
Founded
2000
Company size
11-50 employees
Industry
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Org type
Privately Held