Engineering Technician I (Travel) with Security Clearance

About the role

Performing various tasks related to the repair and overhaul of NAVAID antennas and components, including troubleshooting and repair of rotary joints and drive motors, circuit board testing and repair, production and repair of electronic cables and wire harnesses. Conducting equipment performance analyses, adjustments, tests, and certifications. Installing and maintaining communication antennae, surveillance systems, safety wire, tower guy wire pull-off shackles, and tower obstruction lighting systems. Performing structural inspections and maintenance on towers and tower components at heights exceeding 50 feet.

Responsibilities

• Rotary joint and drive motor troubleshooting and repair.
• Circuit board testing and repair.
• Production and repair of electronic cables and wire harnesses.
• Performing equipment performance analyses, and information collection and reporting.
• Performing equipment adjustment, testing, and certification.
• Installation of equipment and components, and modifications.
• Installation and maintenance of NAS Radomes.
• Structural inspection of towers and tower components at heights in excess of 50 feet, but not to exceed 750 feet.
• Maintenance on the inside and outside of tower structures at heights in excess of 50 feet, but not to exceed 750 feet.
• Performing corrosion control and prevention.
• Operation of equipment such as boom man lifts and motorized forklifts.
• Working from ropes at heights.
• Installation of electronic and mechanical systems and components on NAS and Inter-Agency systems.
• Preparing FAA and interagency assets for shipment to and from field sites, vendor locations, and/or Federal Aviation Administration Logistic Center (FAALC).
• Entering time into Data Collection and Reporting System (DCRS) daily to ensure timely billing of hours.
• Keeping Crew Leads informed of assigned tasks and status.
• Supporting Preventive Maintenance (PM’s) and Corrective Maintenance (CM’s) on FAA and interagency systems in accordance with local and FAA policy and procedures.
• Performing basic troubleshooting of electronic/electro-mechanical systems to include fault isolation, removal, and replacement of failed Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s) to return the system to full operational capability.
• Developing and performing equipment and component adjustment, test, and certification processes; and in installing equipment and modifications.

Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED with completion of formal technical training courses.
• NACI Clearance - ability to obtain Public Trust.
• Estimated Monthly Travel required for this position: 70%.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must possess TWO forms of unexpired identification to meet eligibility requirements.
• Completion of trip reports.

Qualifications

• Due to safety and operational requirements mandated by our government customer, all engineering technicians are required to successfully complete a physical fitness evaluation, which includes specific weight restrictions of minimum 125lbs and maximum of 290lbs.
• Desired Qualifications: Rope repelling/on rope work at heights, specialized knowledge of FAA systems, equipment, procedures, and operations, installation of electronic and mechanical systems and components, preventative maintenance and replacement of tower, radome, and cab glass components, experience with operation of boom man lifts, operation of motorized forklift, ability to work at heights, completion of trip reports.