NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 1 day ago
Field Technician
Kearney, NE
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expNextGen | GTA is a telecommunications company seeking a Field Technician. The role involves installing and commissioning wireless network equipment, leading field integration activities, and providing technical support and training to field engineers.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Zeenam Thatai
Responsibilities
Install, integrate, and commission wireless network equipment and IP routers in compliance with manufacturer standards
Perform on-site field engineering activities including installation, testing, troubleshooting, and backhaul/transmission support
Lead and execute field integration and testing activities (FFA/FIT/FOA) for 4G/5G features and performance
Collaborate with RF engineers and testing teams to ensure site readiness and KPI compliance
Conduct walk/drive testing, ad-hoc field testing, and support RF field trials
Manage RMA processes including troubleshooting, hardware replacement, and documentation
Prepare daily status reports, technical documentation, and presentations
Schedule and assign daily field tasks and coordinate site activities
Act as a technical liaison between customers, project teams, and field personnel
Provide guidance, training, and technical direction to internal and subcontracted field engineers
Support limited project management activities to ensure RF engineering deliverables are met
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 10+ years of telecom field experience, or 15+ years with equivalent experience
Strong hands-on experience using Linux in a production environment
Extensive experience in LTE/4G and 5G wireless network design, deployment, commissioning, and optimization
Solid understanding of RF fundamentals, IP networking, and routing/switching
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to lead field teams and manage multiple priorities
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to travel 75%+
Preferred
Experience with GIS/mapping tools
CBRS CPI certification
Experience with Massive MIMO, TDD systems, and CBRS
Company
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
As part of KELLY’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and telecom engineering solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steven Edwards
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Rashid Iqbal
Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer
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