Electronics Technician II

About the role

Parsons was awarded the FAA Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) in April 2023, a $1.8+ billion contract with a 4‑year base period and two 3‑year options supporting the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan, NextGen, national security, and aviation safety programs. The SCA – Electronics Technician serves as an experienced field technician supporting the FAA under this contract, performing installation, modification, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on electronic systems and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS). Work is performed nationwide across FAA’s nine regions, the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, the Technical Center in Atlantic City, and various U.S. territories, with an average staff of 500 (peak >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.), following step‑by‑step guides, fault isolation procedures, and technical manuals; escalate complex or recurring issues as needed.
• 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 under TSSC‑5: support pre‑installation checks and site preparation; install racks, cabinets, and equipment per drawings; route, terminate, label, and test cables (coax, fiber, copper); 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 per procedure.
• Document work activities per contract and FAA requirements: complete maintenance logs, service tickets, test forms; record parts used, corrective actions, 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, site Risk Management Plans; adhere to physical and information security requirements; follow configuration control and quality assurance procedures; collaborate with senior technicians, engineers, project managers, and FAA representatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Ability to meet physical demands: repetitive movement, lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, standing.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft suite, Internet, and e‑mail.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements and pass a federal background check.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% within the USA.
• Five plus years of working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics, fundamentals of RF and communications equipment, and 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.
• No security clearance required for this position.

Benefits

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