Electronics Technician 1

About the role

Parsons is the prime contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5), a $1.8+ billion effort with a 4-year base period and two 3-year options. Work spans the FAA’s nine regions, the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and several U.S. territories, supporting the Capital Investment Plan, NextGen, national security, and aviation safety programs. An average staff of 500 (peaking over 650) performs site selection, engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, test, troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on electronic systems and equipment supporting the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Perform installation, relocation, and removal of electronic systems and equipment including:
  • Navigation aids (NAVAIDS)
  • Communications systems (VHF/UHF, data/voice)
  • Surveillance and support systems
  • Associated power, grounding, and control equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair systems to the unit, board, or module level:
  • Use standard test equipment (digital multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.)
  • Follow step-by-step troubleshooting guides, fault isolation procedures, and technical manuals
  • Escalate complex or recurring issues to crew lead, FAA counterparts, and project management
• Read and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, equipment manuals, technical orders, job plans, FAA orders, work instructions, and site-specific procedures.
• Assist in field installations and site work:
  • Support pre-installation checks and site preparation
  • Install racks, cabinets, and equipment per drawings and installation standards
  • Route, terminate, label, and test cables (coax, fiber, copper) under guidance
  • Assist with system power-up, basic alignment, and functional testing
• Use and care for test and measurement equipment:
  • Configure and operate standard electronic test instruments
  • Perform basic measurements, alignments, and performance checks
  • Maintain proper calibration and handle equipment in accordance with procedure
• Document work activities:
  • Complete maintenance logs, service tickets, and test forms
  • Record parts used, corrective actions taken, and test results
  • Provide redline/as-built information to senior technicians or engineers
• Follow all safety, security, and quality practices:
  • Comply with FAA and Parsons safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site Risk Management Plans
  • Adhere to physical and information security requirements at FAA facilities
  • Follow configuration control and quality assurance procedures
  • Collaborate effectively with senior technicians, engineers, project managers, and FAA representatives to support project objectives

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• May require repetitive movement such as lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and standing.
• Basic Microsoft suite and Internet and E-mail.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements; a background check by federal authorities will be performed.
• Must be able to travel up to 100% within the USA.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of working knowledge of:
  • Basic analog and digital electronics
  • Fundamentals of RF and communications equipment
  • Use of standard electronic test equipment (DMMs, basic scopes, signal generators)
• Ability to:
  • Read and interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
  • Follow written and verbal instructions and standard procedures
  • Work safely in field, shop, and facility environments

Security Clearance Requirement

None