Das Engineer

Job Title: DAS Field Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated DAS Field Engineer to join our team. This role involves hands-on commissioning, integrations, and activations of various cellular systems. You will interact with customers and co-workers daily, providing prompt and detailed updates. This position will require travel to various job sites within Maryland and surrounding regions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy fieldwork, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commissioning, integration, and activation of cellular systems.
• Perform system tests using tech phones, RF scanners, spectrum analyzers, transmitters, and other electronic test equipment.
• Act as a customer-facing representative, conducting site surveys and in-depth walkthroughs.
• Communicate effectively with customers and follow up on tasks.
• Work hands-on with system components such as antennas, fiber optics, coax, and RF amplifiers.
• Troubleshoot and repair systems for optimal performance, including isolating external noise interference and conducting PIM and OTDR testing.
• Apply RF principles and theories, including signal path, radio frequency power, frequency bands, system noise, and modulation types.
• Multi-task on projects daily.
• Participate in monthly meetings to review project profitability and business unit results.
• Travel to job sites within Maryland and surrounding regions.

Essential Skills

• Significant RF experience.
• Proficiency with test equipment, particularly spectrum analyzers.
• Strong knowledge of DAS systems and architecture.
• Experience with PIM testing, fiber optics, and TEKO systems.
• Experience leading teams
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 6 years of related experience, with 10 years preferred.
• Proficiency in computer applications such as MS Office.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Master’s degree or a minor in business is a plus.
• OEM training on different DAS architectures (TEKO, SOLiD, Commscope).
• Knowledge of various wireless technologies (4G, 5G).
• Comfortable working in high-pressure situations.
• Knowledge of RF optimization techniques.

Work Environment

The work environment involves replacing failed remotes, PIM testing, return loss testing, and fiber testing in the field. The role is based in Lanham, Maryland, covering DC, northern Virginia, and Maryland areas, including airports and WMATA sites. You will spend 75% of the time in the field and 25% in the office. A proactive and hands-on approach is essential to understand the work and identify efficiencies, especially during the initial months.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lanham, MD.

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Lanham,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 1, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $48 - $58