Field Support Technician - Multiple Locations

a3 architecture; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

A3 Technology, Inc. seeks experienced Field Technicians to support our West Service Area field team, performing hands-on technical work and coordinating NAS fiber/IP migrations across multiple FAA facilities.

The role requires on-site work at NAS sites, travel to FAA locations, and a clear background suitable for public trust. Candidates should have a strong telecommunications background, fiber/IP expertise, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• College degree or technical certification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, or a related discipline (or equivalent military or field experience).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications network engineering, circuit integration, or infrastructure planning.
• Understanding of BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6, specifically telecommunications infrastructure for TDM-to-IP conversion.
• Hands-on experience with optical networking (fiber), telecom network infrastructure hardware, server-level deployments, testing, validation and acceptance.
• Telecommunications infrastructure experience with ground networks, air to ground systems and technologies.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Technical Integration: Support the integration, implementation, and testing of systems supporting the NAS.
• Legacy-to-IP Migrations: Perform technical activities throughout the network infrastructure lifecycle, from site preparation through implementation and final deployment. Support the migration of legacy TDM circuits to IP-based infrastructure, including circuit activation, cutover coordination, troubleshooting, and performance testing.
• Provide Hands-On Infrastructure Support: Perform hands-on configuration, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure, protocols, servers, and related hardware. Resolve complex technical issues encountered during deployments across multiple sites and geographic areas.

Skills

Telecom engineering

Circuit integration

Networking protocols

Fiber optics

Ground/Air network

Security clearance

Education

College degree or technical certification in Electronics / Telecommunications

Tools

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

Job description

A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking experienced Field Technicians to support our West Service Area field team, providing hands-on technical work. The position supports the physical and logical integration of fiber-optic and IP-based circuits and coordinates technical activities associated with transitioning legacy copper and Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) systems to modern fiber and IP network infrastructure across the National Airspace System (NAS).

This position will be filled in each of the following locations: Albuquerque, NM, Eglin, IL, Cleveland, OH, Denver, CO, Peachtree City, GA, Houston, TX, Indianapolis, IN, Los Angeles, CA, Kansas City, MO, Memphis, TN, Oakland, CA

Responsibilities:

• Technical Integration: Support the integration, implementation, and testing of systems supporting the National Airspace System (NAS).
• Legacy-to-IP Migrations: Perform technical activities throughout the network infrastructure lifecycle, from site preparation through implementation and final deployment. Support the migration of legacy TDM circuits to IP-based infrastructure, including circuit activation, cutover coordination, troubleshooting, and performance testing.
• Provide Hands-On Infrastructure Support: Perform hands-on configuration, integration, testing, and troubleshooting of network infrastructure, protocols, servers, and related hardware. Resolve complex technical issues encountered during deployments across multiple sites and geographic areas.

Skills Required:

• College degree or technical certification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, or a related discipline (or equivalent military or field experience).
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in telecommunications network engineering, circuit integration, or infrastructure planning.
• Understanding of BGP, TCP/IP, MPLS, and IPv6, specifically telecommunications infrastructure for TDM-to-IP conversion.
• Hands-on experience with optical networking (fiber), telecom network infrastructure hardware, server-level deployments, testing, validation and acceptance.
• Telecommunications infrastructure experience with ground networks, air to ground systems and technologies.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Skills Preferred:

• Experience leading the technical integration side of large infrastructure initiatives; ability to apply project management methodologies to ensure delivery, compliance, and mission alignment.
• Working knowledge of cloud networking across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to support hybrid NAS environments.
• Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with FAA BNATCS protocols or similar mission-critical government network standards.

Work Environment & Travel

• Work is primarily performed on-site at FAA facilities across the NAS, with additional work at contractor or integrator facilities as required.
• Position requires regional travel to FAA sites in support of surveys and installation.

Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.

At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affimative Action (AA) employer. We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.