Engineering / Installation Technicians

Responsibilities

• Perform field installation and integration activities for cooperative, non-cooperative, and integrated surveillance systems, including Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B).
• Support logistics and mobilization activities, including receipt, staging, distribution, and handling of equipment and materials.
• Install radar room equipment, racks, antennas, cabling, power, grounding, and associated infrastructure in accordance with approved designs and procedures.
• Execute cabling and interconnection activities between radar systems, antennas, power systems, and customer interfaces.
• Cook up installation activities with engineering teams, construction management, and customer representatives to support schedule and site readiness.
• Support installation acceptance testing (IAT) and system start-up activities in coordination with system engineers.
• Identify, document, and resolve installation issues encountered during field activities.
• Prepare required installation documentation, including daily and weekly status reports, photographic records, and as-built documentation.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with safety, security, quality, and FAA operational requirements.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or technical training equivalent; relevant technical certifications or trade training preferred.
• 2-4 years of demonstrated experience performing field installation of electronic, communications, radar, or similar complex technical systems.
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation, rack mounting, structured cabling, power cabling, and grounding systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, installation manuals, and method of procedures (MOPs).
• Experience working in controlled or operational environments requiring strict adherence to safety and quality procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve installation issues in the field.
• Willingness and ability to travel to FAA sites nationwide and work extended hours as required.
• Physical ability to perform field work, including lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, and working at heights.
• US Citizenship to successfully complete a government investigation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training equivalent; relevant technical certifications or trade training preferred.
• 2-4 years of demonstrated experience performing field installation of electronic, communications, radar, or similar complex technical systems.
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation, rack mounting, structured cabling, power cabling, and grounding systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, installation manuals, and method of procedures (MOPs).
• Experience working in controlled or operational environments requiring strict adherence to safety and quality procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to resolve installation issues in the field.
• Willingness and ability to travel to FAA sites nationwide and work extended hours as required.
• Physical ability to perform field work, including lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, and working at heights.
• US Citizenship to successfully complete a government investigation.

Skills

• Technical aptitude.
• Field experience with complex electronic systems.
• Strict adherence to safety standards.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in active operational environments under a compressed deployment schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits packages.
• Health care, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate travel and deployment requirements.