Field Technician - Perimeter Intrusion Detection System

About Us

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

About the Role

V2X is seeking a Field Technician to work on the Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) program. This role performs a wide variety of tasks in support of ongoing fielded systems preventative and corrective maintenance, major systems component installation, field maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities

• Fixed and Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera systems installation, testing, integration, and troubleshooting
• Radar systems testing and troubleshooting
• Fence sensor systems installation, testing, integration, and troubleshooting
• Video Motion Detection (VMD) installation, testing, configuration, and calibration
• Video encoder installation, testing, configuration, and calibration
• Modification, test, and/or troubleshooting of electronics conversion boxes at sensor poles
• Modification, test, and/or troubleshooting of node boxes
• Build/modification of test cables
• Set up, build, or otherwise create specific test stations as needed in configuring, testing, or troubleshooting various electronic components
• Computer workstation troubleshooting
• Power supplies and uninterruptable power supplies systems testing and troubleshooting

Requirements

• Demonstrated field service hands-on experience in Electrical/Electronic Circuitry
• Ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service technical equipment and Electronic Components
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and blueprints
• General test equipment knowledge (voltmeter, power supplies, inclinometers, GPS devices, etc.)
• Structured cabling experience
• Fiber Optic cabling test and repair (Certification is a plus)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving skills (Class B CDL is a plus but can be obtained after hire)
• Four years of proven experience in electrical/electronics, fiber optics
• Three years’ systems troubleshooting experience/operation in a Windows environment and device troubleshooting experience
• Ability to work at heights on buildings to service equipment using various hydraulic and electrical lift equipment such as 60- to 80-foot bucket trucks, platform trucks, and scissor lifts
• Ability to obtain a Port Authority SWAC clearance (Security) and SIDA badging at individual airports

Desired Experience

• Familiarity with mobile communications tools and applications
• Knowledge of security alarm systems, components, and various CCTV systems
• Ability to train or mentor other technicians

Qualifications

A two-year technical degree, an accredited apprenticeship program, or the equivalent in a technical field.

Location

The candidate must live in the New York City / Northern New Jersey metro area and be able to work from our offices at either the Newark, LaGuardia, or JFK airports. A 24/7 on-call rotation is required for this position.