Engineering Technician V

About the role

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor on this $1.8+ billion contract, which has a 4‑year base period with two 3‑year options. The work supports the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan, NextGen Program, national security programs, aviation safety, and related reimbursable programs across all nine FAA regions, the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, the Technical Center in Atlantic City, and several U.S. territories. An average staff of 500 (peaking over 650) plus subcontractors performs the effort. The SCA – Engineering Technician serves as an experienced field technician supporting the FAA under TSSC‑5, performing installation, modification, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on electronic systems 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 as assigned, using standard test equipment (digital multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.), following step‑by‑step troubleshooting guides, fault isolation procedures, and technical manuals, and escalating 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.
• Assist in field installations and site work under TSSC‑5: 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, and assist with system power‑up, basic alignment, and functional testing.
• Use and care for test and measurement equipment: configure and operate standard electronic test instruments, perform basic measurements, alignments, and performance checks, and maintain proper calibration and handling per procedure.
• Document work activities in accordance with contract and FAA requirements: 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.
• Follow all safety, security, and quality practices: 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• May require repetitive movement such as lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and standing.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft suite, Internet, and e‑mail.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements; a background check by federal authorities will be performed.
• Must be able 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.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard procedures.
• Ability to work safely in field, shop, and facility environments.

Benefits

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