Field Technician C (Corpus Christi, TX or Houston, TX)

L3Harris Technologies; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Telecommunications Field Technician to support FAA programs by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting networking and telecommunications equipment at customer sites in Corpus Christi, Houston, or intermediate locations. Travel is required within the assigned area with occasional remote site support.

The role demands independent work, strong communication, and ability to work on-call to meet customer needs.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent with 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, and a satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain and maintain FAA security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for FAA programs and install, repair, configure, test, and perform preventive maintenance on networking and telecommunications equipment at customer locations.
• Read, understand, and follow equipment drawings and task orders; document activities and communicate with NOCC, SAC, and Helpdesk.
• Travel within assigned area and occasionally beyond to assist FAA customers, including on-call support and after-hours availability.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Independent worker

On-call readiness

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (optional)

Tools

Viavi 5800

JDSU HST3000

DataScout

Oscilloscope

DSX test equipment

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: Telecommunications Field Technician

Job Code: 43106

Job Location: Corpus Christi or Houston, TX Areas

Job Schedule: 5/8

Job Description:

Remote field technician for L3Harris (Field Services Division) that resides In Corpus Christi, TX, Houston, TX or some place between. supporting multiple programs/systems for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) who can perform installation and maintenance on a variety of Networking and Telecommunication equipment at customer locations.

The position requires daily commuting to and from customer remote locations (indoor & outdoor) within your assigned area. Remote field technicians must be able to work independently with little supervision and possess good written/verbale communication skills.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical support for each specific program/system (FTI, MS, ADS-B, DCNS, WMSS and others) L3Harris supports the FAA.
• Install, repair, configure, test and complete preventative maintenance on a variety of equipment at the customers’ remote locations.
• Able to work remotely in a scheduled and on-call capacity to various customer locations within your assigned area. Occasionally travelling to remote sites outside your assigned area may be needed from time to time to assist with the FAA customer needs and/or requests.
• Able to read/understand/follow equipment drawings and task orders.
• Possess good admin skills (taking notes and documenting what transpired while working at the customer location).
• Work directly with the NOCC, the SAC, and the Helpdesk over the phone on resolving issues in the field.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, parts/electronics, truck stock inventory and personal or company vehicle.
• Be proactive and prepared for assigned tasks prior to dispatching.
• Able to work outside regularly scheduled hours (on-call) when/if needed to meet customer’s needs.
• Lift items up to 32 lbs. and use ladders and step stools to reach heights of approximately 10ft.
• Work with your supervisor (ASL) to ensure all L3Harris policies/procedures and program specific policies/procedures are followed.
• This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain and maintain an FAA security clearance.

Qualifications:

• 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.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, and a satisfactory driving record, as conditions of initial (and continued) employment.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working with fiber, Carrier Ethernet, Multiplexes, DACS, Routers/Switches, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice, and Data applications.
• Experience with cable connectors and replacements including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449, BNC and 50 pin Amphenol.
• Working knowledge of power testing (AC and DC). Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies (rectifier’s & fuse panels), backup power supplies (UPS’s) and site grounding (single & multiple point).
• Experience with logging into network equipment and circuit testing using a variety of different test equipment/laptop.
• Bell Core Standards
  • (Analog 4wire & 2 wire testing)
  • (Digital DSX1/T1 testing)
  • (Digital DSX3/T3 testing)
  • (Digital Serial RS232/RS530 testing)
  • (Carrier Ethernet RFC testing)
  • (IP interface testing)
• Working knowledge and usage of multiple test equipment: Viavi 5800, JDSU HST3000, DataScout, Ameritech AM5XT, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Anritsu Spectrum Analyzer and other T1/DS3 Test sets.
• Experience with performing Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance on back-up generators.
• Experience with Microsoft and the components of the MS Office Suite.
• Experience with working remotely with Network Operation Control Centers.
• Experience with interfacing/communication directly with customers.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in high stress and visibility environment.
• Ability to work independently with little oversight.
• Ability to support customer needs after-hours (on-call).
• Experience with working in a Telco central office environment.

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.

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