Field Nav Sensor Tech - Hybrid DC, 25% Travel | TS-Required

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental & vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akira Technologies is seeking a Field Support Technician to assist in the installation, maintenance, and deployment of navigation sensor and onboard computing systems for a government client. Hybrid role based in Washington, DC with up to 25% travel, primarily to Hawaii and Colorado.

Requirements include active Top Secret clearance, an associate degree in electronics/engineering/tech or equivalent, and hands-on experience with electronic hardware, cabling, and sensor systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with electronic hardware, cabling, sensor systems, and field-deployed equipment.
• Ability to create and follow technical installation and maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication skills for end-user training and technical support.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Physically install and maintain navigation sensors, onboard computing resources, cabling, and equipment enclosures.
• Perform maintenance and configuration of the navigation sensor stack between test flights and field deployments.
• Support installation, removal, inspection, and replacement of system components.
• Create and distribute installation guides and technical instructions for the navigation sensor kit.
• Provide end-user training and troubleshooting support for deployed systems.
• Diagnose hardware and connectivity issues and coordinate repair, return, and replacement of components.
• Maintain accurate equipment, configuration, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate with the Lead Hardware Engineer during integration, testing, and deployment activities.

Skills

Hands-on hardware

Cabling & connectors

Sensor systems

Troubleshooting

End-user training

Onsite work

Clearance TS

Education

Associate's degree in electronics/engineering/tech

Job description

Akira Technologies is seeking a Field Support Technician to assist in the installation, maintenance, and deployment of navigation sensor and onboard computing systems for a government client. Hybrid role based in Washington, DC with up to 25% travel, primarily to Hawaii and Colorado.

Requirements include active Top Secret clearance, an associate degree in electronics/engineering/tech or equivalent, and hands-on experience with electronic hardware, cabling, and sensor systems.