Hybrid Field Tech - Navigation Systems

ADP, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) match

PTO & holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Akira Technologies is seeking a Field Support Technician to support navigation sensor and onboard computing systems for a government client. The role involves installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of navigation sensors, cabling, and enclosures, reporting to the Lead Hardware Engineer.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electronic hardware and field deployments, and must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC three days per week with up to 25% travel,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in electronics, engineering technology, computer technology, or related field preferred or equivalent experience.
• Completion of relevant technical or industry training.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, or supporting electronic, computing, sensor, or communications equipment.
• Ability to work with cabling, connectors, hardware components, and equipment enclosures.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to create and follow technical installation and maintenance procedures.
• Strong communication skills and ability to provide technical support and training to end users, including 1:1 and small group training.
• Ability to work onsite in Washington, DC 3 days per week and travel ~25%.

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

Skills

Hands-on electronics

Troubleshooting

Technical training

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in electronics

Technical training completed

Job description

Akira Technologies is seeking a Field Support Technician to support navigation sensor and onboard computing systems for a government client. The role involves installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of navigation sensors, cabling, and enclosures, reporting to the Lead Hardware Engineer.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with electronic hardware and field deployments, and must be able to work onsite in Washington, DC three days per week with up to 25% travel,