Electronics Tech - Fiber Optics/Radio Control System

Parsons; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a skilled technician for a travel-intensive role supporting FAA CIP modernization. You will assist site preparation, power, grounding, fiber installation, and cabling at sites across the Central Service Area.

The role requires lifting 50 pounds, basic computer skills, and the ability to pass a federal background check. Travel up to 100% is expected with full benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to travel up to 100% within the Central Service Area.
• Lift at least 50 pounds.
• Basic Microsoft suite, Internet, and E-mail.
• Must pass a background check by federal authorities.

Responsibilities

• Support site preparation for contractor installation of FENS racks and power circuits.
• Provide grounding and essential power circuits for contractor racks.
• Install and test fiber, cable trays, and conduits per FAA specs.
• Assist LTE antenna installation and path setup at sites.
• Draft as-built redlines; support general installation and construction work.
• Troubleshoot and calibrate electrical components using schematics and diagrams.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Fiber optics

Equipment installation

Soldering & wiring

Understanding schematics

Testing & repair

Education

Advanced electronics training

Tools

CAD

Job description

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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.

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 assembl