Field Technician

Leidos Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,300 - 72,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Paid Leave

Job summary

A technology and engineering firm is seeking a Field Technician for on-site installations and upgrades for FAA systems. This position requires 75%-90% travel across the continental United States, focusing on premises cabling and supporting new system initiatives. Candidates should possess extensive knowledge of CAT5 and CAT6 cabling, along with a high school diploma. Competitive compensation is available, reflecting candidates' experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience with premise cabling, specifically with CAT5 and CAT6.
• Ability to travel 75%-90% of the time and carry forty pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations for premises cabling systems.
• Install equipment including processors and switches.
• Provide customer installation support for FAA systems.

Skills

CAT5 and CAT6 cabling

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Installation tools

Ladders

Job description

Description

Leidos is seeking a dynamic Field Technician to provide on‑site customer (FAA) installations, upgrades and modifications in support of both existing and new hardware, software, network configurations and new system initiatives for all sites within the area of responsibility.

Travel: This position requires near continuous travel throughout the continental United States. Travel is estimated to be around 75%-90% of the time. When candidates aren’t traveling they will be working in the Chesapeake, VA office.

Field Technician Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of installation functions for premises cabling systems such as CAT5, CAT6 and fiber optic, associated with the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Systems.
• Installation of equipment, including but not limited to processors, switches, routers, seismic anchoring systems.
• Provide roving site support installation services as well as assisting in the development and ensuring adherence to area-wide procedural/policy changes.
• Achieve day to day objectives consisting of tasks that are typically routine, with some deviation from standard practice or procedure.
• Provide on-site customer (FAA) installations, upgrades and modifications in support of both existing and new hardware, cabling, software, network configurations and new system initiatives for all sites within the area of responsibility.
• Work well under moderate supervision for routine task.
• Ability to resolve routine problems and issues, without clearly prescribed solutions.
• Check and make minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems.
• Communicate with colleagues and customer within own project/work area to obtain or provide information requiring some explanation or interpretation.
• Have substantial understanding of job requirements and overall function.
• Continuously travel (75%-90%) based on current schedules, to perform installations throughout the United States.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience/combined education with additional technical training equivalent to a technical associate’s degree with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Must have extensive experience with premise cabling, specifically with CAT5 and CAT6 cabling with RJ45 connectors.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA public Trust background check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a corporate travel card.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have the ability to lift and carry forty pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to work in dim lighting.
• Ability to follow installation instructions to the finest detail.
• Ability to travel 75%-90% of the time.

Desired Qualifications

• FAA site installation experience

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Original Posting: January 28, 2026

Pay Range: $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.