Field Technician C (Buffalo, NY)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

EAP

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Field Technician for its Field Services organization to support FAA contracts in the Buffalo, NY area. The role focuses on field installation, testing, and maintenance of communications and network equipment at FAA sites.

Ideal candidates will have extensive cable/network testing experience, the ability to travel, and the capacity to obtain required government clearances. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent with 6+ years of field experience or 2 years post-secondary with 2+ years related experience.
• Ability to obtain DOT Public Trust and DOD Secret clearances.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide field support for FAA contracts and FAA site locations.
• Install and test equipment, cabling, and network connectivity.
• Configure routers/switches and test using standard test gear.
• Travel within a 3 hour drive from Buffalo, NY area as needed.
• Support after-hours emergency calls and on-call duties.

Skills

Cable testing

Network testing

Router/switch config

Customer service

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

JDSU HST

Ameritech AM5XT

Sage 935

Digital Oscilloscope

Halcyon 704A

Para-scope

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Field Technician C

Job Code: 46690

Job Location: Buffalo, NY

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description

L3Harris Technologies is looking for a Field Technician for the Company’s Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This role will be responsible for field support in NY airspaces. Field technician will support FAA contracts FTI, ADSB, DCNS and any other FSG programs.

Essential Functions

• Good working knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, such as RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449
• Havean excellent working knowledge of fiber, working knowledge of Multiplexes,Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology,ATM, Private Line, Voice and Data applications
• Goodworking knowledge of power testing, AC and DC including 3 Phase AC. Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC powersupplies.
• Experience with network and circuit testing with T1 Testing Specifications, DS3Testing, Digital Testing (BERT), and Analog VG Testing within Bell CoreStandards.
• Workingknowledge and usage of various network test equipment: JDSU HST,Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Para-scopeor other T1/DS3 Test sets.
• IP Based knowledge with experience configuring routers and switches
• Experience installing equipment racks (wallmount, raised floors, concrete, etc.)
• Travel to FAA site locations within a 3 hour drive from Buffalo, NY area
• Candidate must be able to obtain FAA Security Clearance from Public Trust background investigation

Qualifications

• Requires highly developed job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Obtain and maintain a DOT Public Trust Security Clearance and a DOD Secret Clearance.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License and/or local US State REAL ID equivalent and a satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, A+
• Abilityto work from home, in an “on-call” status.
• Musthave the ability to obtain and maintain active FAA Security Clearance
• Capableof lifting 70 pounds
• Must be willing to travel (up to 100% of the time) to remote sites within a 3hour drive circle of base location. Technicians may be asked to traveloutside of their assigned region, as needed.
• Posses and maintain a valid Driver’s License, and satisfactory driving record, as conditions of initial (and continued0 employment
• Capable of utilizing ladders, and stepstools, to reach heights of approx. 10 feet
• Willingnessand/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meetoperational needs and to respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.
• Excellentcustomer service skills.
• Ability to work in high stress and visibility environment

Salary & Benefits

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the Buffalo, NY area is $54,500 - $104,500. The salary range for this role in Buffalo, NY is $54,500 - $104,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

Equal Opportunity

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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