Field Technician

Leidos; United States; On-site; USD 40,300 - 72,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Field Technician to perform on-site FAA installations, upgrades and modifications across sites in the defined area of responsibility. The role requires extensive cabling experience (CAT5/CAT6), installation of network hardware, and travel 75%–90% of the time, including time in the Chesapeake, VA office when not traveling.

Candidates must have a high school diploma with technical training, be able to obtain an FAA background check and corporate travel card, hold a valid

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with additional technical training; minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience with premise cabling, specifically CAT5 and CAT6 cabling with RJ45 connectors.
• Ability to obtain FAA public Trust background check and corporate travel card.
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to lift 40 pounds.
• Must travel 75%–90% of the time and be able to climb ladders and work in dim lighting.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation functions for premises cabling systems (CAT5/CAT6, fiber) for FAA air traffic control systems.
• Install equipment including processors, switches, routers, and seismic anchoring systems.
• Provide roving site support installations and assist in area-wide policy changes.
• Achieve day-to-day objectives with routine tasks and some deviations from standard practice.
• Travel and perform on-site FAA installations, upgrades, and modifications across sites in the area of responsibility.

Skills

Premise cabling experience

Travel readiness 75-90%

Lifting 40 pounds

Education

High School diploma or equivalent + technical training

Tools

RJ45 connectors

CAT5

CAT6

Job 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.
• Works well under moderate supervision for routine task.
• Ability to resolve routine problems and issues, without clearly prescribed solutions.
• Checks and makes minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems.
• Communicates with colleagues and customer within own project/work area to obtain or provide information requiring some explanation or interpretation.
• Has 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

Pay Range

$40,300.00 – $72,850.00

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.