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Field Technician

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
Kearney, NE Contractor
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2026

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.


Qualifications


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.


Tools & Expertise

  • 4G/5G testing, optimization, and troubleshooting (Sub-6 GHz and mmWave).
  • UE data collection and post-processing tools (e.g., Accuver XCAL/XCAP).
  • Experience with base station equipment from major wireless vendors.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.


We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check-in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

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