SCA-ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS I, FAA

About the role

Parsons was awarded the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) in April 2023, a $1.8+ billion contract with a 4‑year base period and two 3‑year options. The work supports the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan, NextGen Program, national security and aviation safety programs, and includes site selection, engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services. The role is performed nationwide across the FAA’s nine regions, the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, the Technical Center in Atlantic City, and several U.S. territories, with an average staff of 500 (peak over 650) plus subcontractors. As an SCA – Electronics Technician (Electronics Technician III) you will support the FAA under the TSSC‑5 contract, 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 using standard test equipment (digital multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.), following step‑by‑step guides, fault isolation procedures, and technical manuals; escalate 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 standards; route, terminate, label, and test cables (coax, fiber, copper); assist with system power‑up, basic alignment, and functional testing.
• Configure and operate standard electronic test instruments; perform basic measurements, alignments, and performance checks; maintain proper calibration and handle equipment per procedure.
• Document work activities per 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 with senior technicians, engineers, project managers, and FAA representatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Ability 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.
• Capable of repetitive movement such as lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and standing.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft suite, Internet, and e‑mail.

Qualifications

• Five plus years of working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics.
• Fundamentals of RF and communications equipment.
• Experience using 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.

Skills

• Basic analog and digital electronics.
• RF and communications fundamentals.
• Use of standard electronic test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, signal generators).
• Schematic and wiring diagram interpretation.
• Cable termination, labeling, and testing (coax, fiber, copper).
• Basic system power‑up, alignment, and functional testing.