Aviation Electronics Tech – Fiber Optics & RF Installations

Parsons; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Electronics Technician to join our Federal Solutions team. You will replace components, wire circuits, repair equipment, and take test readings with common instruments like multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes across FAA-related sites.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with fiber optics and radio control systems, can travel up to 100% within the USA, and meet federal background requirements. This role supports a large FAA CIP program nationwide.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and installation of Fiber Optics, other Radio Control Systems (RCE) and other complex electronics equipment
• May require repetitive movement such as lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and standing.
• Climb towers, may be as high as 50 ft., is a must.
• Basic Microsoft suite and 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists with site preparation work for voice switches at Enroute Centers and Terminal TRACONs.
• Assists with Fiber Optics Terminal System (FOTS) installation at various sites throughout the USA.
• Assists with electronics installations, integration and testing for rehoming and monitoring the AFSS radios to the selected Enroute and Terminal Air Traffic, installs other Radio Control Equipment (RCE) such as VHF and UHF radio communication systems to transmit and receive radio messages, as well as electrical power panels; conduit; cableways; control cables; duct banks; AC power panels; racks for various FAA systems.
• Removes and repairs or replaces components, wires, wire bundles, terminal blocks, and/or connectors.
• Solders, splices, or otherwise installs/repairs various wire types including coaxial, shielded, solid, and stranded wires.
• Tests and trouble-shots 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.
• Trouble-shots, repairs, aligns, and calibrates audio equipment and voice communication systems to the component level, utilizing schematics, theory of operation, general and system specific test equipment.
• Installs sensors, wires, cabling, computers, radios, and satellites in an unpredictable, fast paced environment in all weather conditions.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Skills

Fiber Optics

Radio Control Systems

Troubleshooting

Electrical Testing

Job description

Parsons is seeking an Electronics Technician to join our Federal Solutions team. You will replace components, wire circuits, repair equipment, and take test readings with common instruments like multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes across FAA-related sites.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of experience with fiber optics and radio control systems, can travel up to 100% within the USA, and meet federal background requirements. This role supports a large FAA CIP program nationwide.