Jump Trading

Field Engineer/Microwave Tower Technician

Sioux Falls, SD or Spokane, WA · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$150k-$400kDetected 30 days ago

Power ElectronicsRF EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingMicrosoft OfficeOSHA

About the role

This is a position for Engineers / Rigging climbers that are truly interested in having their skillsets consistently challenged and actively want to learn new skills as the needs of the business grow.

Ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle and meet all driver qualification requirements mandated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for drivers who do not require a commercial driver's license ("CDL").
Ability to maintain clean, safe, and orderly working environments.

Ability to competently climb all types of structures and towers up to 600 feet if required;
Ability to work overtime, evenings, and on call required.
Ability to work outside or inside in hot and cold weather conditions for long periods of time.
Required to be on feet/standing in one place 60% to 100% of the work shift.
Required to lift/carry equipment and tools as follows:

Microwave technology and/or millimeter experience.
Experience with installation of mounts to towers and other communication structures.
Microwave antenna & equipment installation, path alignment, and troubleshooting.
Experience and knowledge of AC and DC power systems including wiring of both types.
Experience terminating and installing various sizes and types of coax cabling from 3/8" to 1".
Capable of troubleshooting with Spectrum Analyzer and Cable/Antenna Analyzer.
Knowledge of basic RF theory and understanding simple signal flow concepts.
Knowledge of various industry best practices for cabling, safety, and rigging.

Successfully completed an Authorized Climber/Rescue course and received the course certificate.
Experience rigging various communication structures and working with a capstan winch.
Willingness to take on and learn new tasks, as needed.
Reliable and predictable availability.
Reliable transportation.
Must be highly motivated and proactive.
Basic network and subnetting knowledge.
Comfortable with Microsoft Office and using a PC.

This listing is sourced directly from Jump Trading's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.