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Ara

Field and Lab Electronics Technician

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Performs as a bunker operator, assists lead operators. * Conducts planning and deploying wireless ... Collaboration between Data Acquisition System (DAS), Timing & Firing (T&F), and Information ...

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How much do das operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for das operator in Rio Rancho, NM is $19.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.06 and $21.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DAS operator?

A DAS Operator is a professional responsible for managing and maintaining Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS), which are networks of spatially separated antenna nodes connected to a common source. These systems are often used to improve wireless coverage and capacity inside buildings or in dense urban environments where traditional cell signals are weak. DAS Operators monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, perform routine maintenance, and sometimes work with installation or upgrades. Their role is crucial in ensuring reliable wireless communication for cellular, public safety, and other wireless services.

What does a DAS operator do?

As a DAS Operator, your day typically involves monitoring and maintaining Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) to ensure optimal wireless coverage within buildings or venues. You’ll perform routine system checks, troubleshoot signal issues, and coordinate with field technicians, network engineers, and sometimes building management to resolve technical problems efficiently. Collaboration with other technical teams is essential, especially when upgrades or repairs are needed, ensuring seamless integration and minimal disruption to network service. Staying organized and proactive in communication is key to succeeding in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DAS operator?

To thrive as a DAS (Distributed Antenna System) Operator, you need a solid understanding of telecommunications infrastructure, RF (radio frequency) principles, and relevant technical certifications such as CompTIA or vendor-specific credentials. Familiarity with DAS management software, spectrum analyzers, and network monitoring systems is typically required. Strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure reliable network performance, swift issue resolution, and seamless coordination with technical teams.
Infographic showing various Das Operator job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 44% Full Time, 53% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,794 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Field and Lab Electronics Technician

Kirtland Air Force Base, NM

Berriehill Research
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$17.50 - $24/hr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support field testing activities at various locations by setting up, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation and systems.

  • Assist in the design, development, and integration of hardware and software for electro-mechanical systems and prototypes.

  • Download, interpret, and analyze preliminary data collected during testing and troubleshoot existing coding and hardware issues.

Job description

The Test Technology Division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an exciting opportunity for a Field and Lab Electronics Technician. We’re looking for an individual to support field testing with the engineering/scientific staff at Kirtland Air Force Base, Applied Moriarty Range (AMR), and White Sands Missile Range locations. The candidate will support instrumentation, troubleshooting (to include programming), triggering external devices, quality assurance and design of systems. Strong interests in innovation and problem solving as part of a team are required.

The candidate should be familiar with development, data acquisition, circuit testing and troubleshooting of legacy and new electro-mechanical systems. Items being worked on are most often prototypes. Experience integrating systems with high-speed cameras and firing sets is a plus along with medium and any high voltage work. Duties will include inputs to the design team, building circuits, field activities at a variety of test sites, downloading and interpreting preliminary data and troubleshooting existing coding.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with a broad array of equipment in a multitude of environments requiring strong problem solving and communication skills.

  Essential Functions:

  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance
  • US citizenship is required
  • Engineering and scientific analysis
  • Data analysis and interpretation
  • Outdoor test site and article support at local (and remote sites as necessary)
  • Purchasing with approved vendors
  • Execute tasks related to R&D of instrumentation hardware and software
  • Implement software and hardware engineering utilizing state-of-the-art-development tools and hardware.
  • Assist in the development of CBRNE test plans
  • Setup, install, and troubleshooting of networking equipment.
  • Performs as a bunker operator, assists lead operators.
  • Conducts planning and deploying wireless infrastructures with multiple users tied into a VPN from multiple remote testing sites
  • Technical setup and calibration of measuring and application equipment, and responsible for acquiring and analyzing data.

Experience and Skills Required:

  • Critical thinking and the ability to employ best troubleshooting practices
  • Ability to work well within a team and achieve assignments independently
  • Some experience in electronics
  • Ability to be trained in electronics
  • Ability to document and communicate designs and progress with MS Office etc.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience

Desired Skills:

  • Leadership
    • Collaboration between Data Acquisition System (DAS), Timing & Firing (T&F), and Information Technology (IT) groups to successfully field, troubleshoot, and execute instrumentation objectives for large scale explosive testing
    • Coordinate event planning, schedule, pretest integration of all systems, logistics, acquisitions, documentation, planning and reporting.
  • Detailed Description of Hard Skills:
    • Install, verify, operate, maintain and troubleshoot:
    • sensor transducers
    • installing and setting up rack-mounted DAS and T&F equipment
    • terminating coaxial, Ethernet, and fiber optic cables.
    • Oscilloscopes
    • logic analyzers
    • CAD software
    • Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM) programmers
    • frequency counters
    • Digital Volt Meters (DVMs)
    • network analyzers
    • transient data recorders
    • bit error rate testers
    • General Purpose Interface Bus (GPIB) diagnostic hardware and software
    • RS232 diagnostic hardware and software
    • Intel-based PCs
    • Mainframes and mini-frames

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