Cable/Tower/Field Technician - FAA

Tetra Tech; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, seeks Field Technicians to support the FAA in maintaining NAS telecommunications infrastructure. The role requires extensive travel and field support at FAA sites nationwide.

Ideal candidates have hands-on telecom and network experience, knowledge of LAN/WAN, IP services, PBX/VoIP, and are able to work around active FAA equipment with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience maintaining telecom and/or enterprise network systems.
• Experience with network topology and cabling infrastructure.
• Knowledge of telecom technologies (multiplexers, voice/data, IP).
• Ability to work around active FAA equipment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Willingness to travel across the United States.
• Ability to climb towers and work at heights, if required.

Responsibilities

• Support FAA telecom programs for ATC operations.
• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot telecom infrastructure (LAN/WAN, IP, routers, PBX/VoIP).
• Perform site surveys and document conditions, assist in installation planning.
• Support FAA cutovers, restorations, service improvements, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct light construction, trenching, grounding, and low-voltage work.
• Install, align, and remove antennas and waveguide as needed.
• Maintain as-built records and post-outage reports.
• Ensure compliance with FAA safety and government regulations.

Skills

Telecom systems experience

Network installations

Electrical installations

Light construction work

TravelExtensive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

High school diploma + 10 years experience

Tools

LAN/WAN

PBX/VoIP

Routers

Job description

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech company, is seeking Field Technicians to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in maintaining, modernizing, and upgrading National Airspace System (NAS) telecommunications infrastructure. This position requires extensive travel and direct field support at FAA sites nationwide. Candidates must have hands‑on experience supporting telecommunications systems, network installations, electrical installations, and light construction work in operational environments. Prior FAA experience is highly desirable, and FAA contractor experience is strongly preferred.

Salary is based on relevant years of experience:

$75,000 - $90,000

Key Responsibilities - Essential Job Functions may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Support FAA telecommunications programs related to the operation and maintenance of systems used in Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations.
• Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot telecommunications infrastructure, including LAN/WAN, IP services, routers, modems, PBX/VoIP, and related systems.
• Perform technical site surveys, document site conditions, and assist in developing installation plans in coordination with FAA stakeholders.
• Support FAA telecommunications cutovers, restorations, service improvement activities, and trouble ticket resolution.
• Conduct light construction, trenching, grounding, and low‑voltage electrical work in support of infrastructure upgrades.
• Install, align, and remove antennas and waveguide when required.
• Maintain detailed as‑built records, repair documentation, and post‑outage reports.
• Ensure all work complies with FAA safety requirements, telecommunications standards, and Government regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of direct experience maintaining telecommunications and/or enterprise network systems.
• Experience with network topology, cabling infrastructure, jacks, and related installation practices.
• Working knowledge of telecommunications technologies, including multiplexers, analog and digital voice/data services, and IP theory.
• Ability to work around critical operational equipment in active FAA environments.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability to travel extensively throughout the United States for extended periods.
• Ability to climb towers and work at heights, if required, in accordance with safety requirements.
• Experience in light construction, trenching, grounding, and low‑voltage electrical installation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or high school diploma with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• FAA or federal telecommunications installation experience, especially at remote FAA facilities.
• Experience with microwave, LTE, VSAT, VoIP, or fiber optic systems.
• Tower climbing, fiber optics, or network systems certifications.

Additional Requirements

• Must be eligible to obtain FAA suitability and U.S. Government public trust clearance.
• Must have a clean driving record and provide an MVR upon request.
• Must be able to lift 50+ lbs, work with power tools, and operate in varied weather and terrain conditions.

About LS Technologies

At LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, we're enhancing our nation’s critical infrastructure by providing engineering, technical, and professional services to Federal Government agencies. The quality of our work, deep technical expertise, and genuine passion for public service sets us apart. As a growing organization we are expanding our benefits and communication with our employees, offering add‑ons that speak to our growing employees’ needs. Join us in delivering high‑quality solutions and shaping the future of safety and innovation for our government partners. In 2024 we joined Tetra Tech, enabling us to combine our expertise with the reach and resources of a prestigious global organization.

EEO Commitment

LS Technologies, a Tetra Tech Company, is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor, and we request priority referral of veterans.We invite applications from all interested parties.

Requesting an Accommodation

LS Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by LS Technologies and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with LS Technologies and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please send us an email [e-mail] or speak with your recruiter.

Compensation (Pay Bands)

Salary at LST is determined by a wide array of factors, such as (but not limited to) education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, location, and clearance level, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and is based on full‑time, 40 hour/week status. Part‑time staff receive compensation at an hourly rate. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements) and is just one component of LSTs total compensation package for employees. ** In compliance with local laws, LS Technologies presents this reasonable compensation range as a guideline for roles in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington D.C.