Engineering Technician III

About the Role

The SCA – Electronics Technician serves as an experienced field technician supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (TSSC-5). This position performs installation, modification, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on electronic systems and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

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 and following troubleshooting guides, fault isolation procedures, and technical manuals.
• Escalate complex or recurring issues to crew leads, 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, including pre-installation checks, equipment installation, cable routing and testing, and system power-up and functional testing.
• Configure and operate standard electronic test instruments, perform basic measurements and alignments, and maintain proper calibration of equipment.
• Document work activities, including maintenance logs, service tickets, test forms, parts used, corrective actions, and test results.
• Provide redline/as-built information to senior technicians or engineers.
• Follow safety, security, and quality practices, including FAA and Parsons safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site Risk Management Plans.
• Collaborate with senior technicians, engineers, project managers, and FAA representatives to support project objectives.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• Five plus years of working knowledge in:
  • 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

Skills

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electronic systems.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of communication and navigation systems.
• Familiarity with FAA procedures and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills.