Electronics Tech - Fiber Optics/Radio Control System
Parsons · United States · 7d ago
Job Description:
This position is 100 percent travel throughout the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service area. All travel expenses are paid. Full benefits offered.
The FAA awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons as the prime contractor. This $1.8 billion+ contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA’s Capital Investment Plan (CIP) modernization efforts: Site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, CAD, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA’s nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories. An average staff of 400-500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electronics Technician to join our team! In this role you will get to perform such tasks as replacing components, wiring circuits, repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes.
What You'll Be Doing:
Support site preparation for contractor installation of FENS racks, ranging from wall mount racks to multiple racks per site.
Provide critical power circuits and grounding for each contractor-furnished rack.
Provide essential power convenience outlet circuits for alternating FENS racks.
Support the installation of new cable trays and conduits for FENS racks and cables.
Install a separate path for fiber at each site, with specific requirements provided by the local FAA POC.
Support site preparation for LTE antenna installation on roofs, ensuring paths for antenna cables are established.
Provide a CCSI to report to the FAA Technical Officer Representative (TOR).
Support general installation and construction efforts, including redlines. Drafting personnel will convert redlines into as-built documents.
Remove and repair or replace components, wires, wire bundles, terminal blocks, and/or connectors.
Solder, splice, or otherwise install/repair various wire types including coaxial, shielded, solid, and stranded wires.
Test and troubleshoot electrical components by applying the theory of operation of transistors, solid state components, integrated circuits, motors, servos, power transmissions, and other electrical devices utilizing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, color codes, publications, and other technical data.
Troubleshoot, repair, align, and calibrate audio equipment and voice communication systems to the component level, utilizing schematics, theory of operation, general and system specific test equipment.
Install sensors, wires, cabling, computers, radios, and satellites in an unpredictable, fast paced environment in all weather conditions.
Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
Lift at least 50 pounds.
Basic Microsoft suite, Internet, and E-mail.
Must be able to meet customer security requirements (moderate to high risk). A background check by federal authorities will be performed.
Must be able to travel up to 100% within the Central Service Area.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Advanced electronics training from institutions such as junior college, military service, or trade school training
3+ years’ experience with testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and installation of Fiber Optics, other Radio Control Systems (RCE) and other complex electronics equipment
Maintain, repair, troubleshoots, modify, and install various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, television, telecommunication, sonar, and navigational aids); personal and main frame computers and terminals, industrial, medical, measuring, and controlling equipment; and industrial robotic devices.
Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operation, evaluates performance and reliability of prototype or production mode, and recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
Security Clearance Requirement:
NoneThis position is part of our Federal Solutions team.The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.Salary Range: $15.68 - $71.30We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer tohttps://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.