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Avg. salary range
$56k–$71k
across regions
Hours / Day
8
Days / Week
3
working days
About this career
An RF Field Engineer's job includes repairing transmitter and translators including all infrastructure to transport signals to and from the main transmitter and remote sites. Most transmitter sites are remote which can make access difficult in extreme weather conditions. There are times when either a helicopter or a large vehicle is needed to reach a site. When reaching a site they have to be able to trouble-shoot any issue that may arise. This could include electronic issues as well as issues with antennas on towers, which means climbing, and mechanical repairs. RF Field Engineers must have the ability to work alone and be creative in repairs since you never know what may be found when they get to a site. While not working on site, RF Field Engineer might be responsible for in house maintenance and repairs.
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Where you could work
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Our career data is based on regional averages provided by the Spokane Workforce Council. Data is subject to change based on location, job specialty, experience level, and/or union association.
What you'll need
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Attention To Detail
Do you often notice things that other people miss? Are you able to complete a project with few or no mistakes?
Computer Skills
Can you easily learn to use new programs or applications? Are you able to quickly find necessary files or information? Can you fix minor computer related issues?
Problem Solving
Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Are you able to easily identify the cause of a problem?
Leadership
Do you work well in a group setting? Are you good at building relationships with others? Are you good at recognizing the skills of others?
Education & Training
Associate's Degree
An associate's degree is the shortest post-secondary degree. Increasingly, people are turning to associate's as a quicker, less expensive route to career change than the traditional bachelor's or four-year degree. Associate's degrees usually take between two and three years to complete.
Compensation
Columbia Basin
Washington
Low
$58,700
Average
$70,800
High
$80,400
Washington minimum wage
Salary data reflects regional averages and may vary by employer, experience, and specialization.
Work Schedule
Shift cycle
3 on · 4 off per cycle
Average shifts are 8 hours long 2-3 days a week with extra shifts added as needed for outages or emergencies.
How does it compare?
Average Salary
$64,567
Overall Rank
135th
out of 199 careers
In STEM
17th
out of 19 careers
Salary distribution
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