Electronics Technician 3

About the role

Parsons is the prime contractor for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5), awarded in April 2023. This $1.8+ billion contract includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services supporting the FAA's Capital Investment Plan (CIP), NextGen Program, national security programs, and aviation safety. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA's nine regions, the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, the Technical Center in Atlantic City, and several U.S. territories, with an average staff of 500 and peak staff over 650.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, relocation, and removal of electronic systems and equipment including navigation aids (NAVAIDS), communications systems (VHF/UHF, data/voice), surveillance and support systems, and associated power, grounding, and control equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair systems to the unit, board, or module level using 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
• 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
• Configure and operate standard electronic test instruments
• Perform basic measurements, alignments, and performance checks
• Maintain proper calibration and handle equipment in accordance with procedure
• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• 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 environment
• 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 (background check by federal authorities will be performed)
• Must be able to travel up to 100% within the USA

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Holidays