Field Support Technician — Top Secret (Hybrid, 25% Travel)

Akira Technologies Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (some with Health Saving

Dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off, including vacation and…

Short and long-term disability

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment

Critical illness insurance

Tuition, training, and certification

Job summary

Akira Technologies is seeking a Field Support Technician to support the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Development (OUSD(R&D)) on advanced defense technology and mission initiatives. Reporting to the Lead Hardware Engineer, the Field Support Technician will support installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of navigation sensor and onboard computing systems.

The ideal candidate has hands-on technical experience with electronic hardware, cabling, sensor

Qualifications

Hands-on experience with electronic hardware, cabling, sensor systems, or field-deployed equipment.
Ability to work with cabling, connectors, hardware components, and equipment enclosures.
Completion of relevant technical or industry training.

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 closely with the Lead Hardware Engineer and other engineering personnel during integration, testing, and deployment activities.
Travel approximately 25%, including Hawaii and Colorado.