Installation Technician

Leidos; Myrtle Point (OR); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global security solutions provider is seeking a System Installation Technician to install and upgrade Explosive Detection and screening systems. The role involves significant travel to customer sites, requiring expertise in electronics and customer communication. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with at least 2 years of field experience and physical capability for installations. This position offers a dynamic work environment with up to 100% travel.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and valid U.S. Passport required.
• 2+ years of experience in field or installation service environments.
• Physical ability to carry 50+ lbs and climb narrow spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission conveyor systems and electrical connections.
• Provide customer training and technical support.
• Perform maintenance and technical support on various systems.

Skills

Field repair experience

Extensive knowledge of electronics

Safety compliance

Customer communication

Travel adaptability

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job description

System Installation Technician – Airport Security and Computer Network Systems

The Civil Group at Leidos currently has an opening for a System Installation Technician to work at airports globally. This exciting position involves installing and upgrading Explosive Detection Systems, Checkpoint and computer networked screening systems for Homeland Security and other governments. The role requires weekly travel to customer sites, primarily domestic with potential international travel. Extensive knowledge of electronics, field repair, and safety compliance is essential.

Primary Responsibilities

• Installs and commissions conveyor systems and electrical connections on industrial handling equipment.
• Installs, repairs, and modifies equipment in the field; provides customer training as directed.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or factory locations.
• May be called upon to work on equipment that has little or no documentation or training.
• Meets weekly project installation goals within required deadlines.
• Documents all inspections, maintenance, repair work and submits paperwork in a timely basis.
• Ensures that tools and test equipment are properly maintained and calibrated.
• Assesses product/equipment performance based on experience and support data; recommends modifications or improvements to equipment, documentation, and operating processes.
• Seeks to provide technical support to customers and other service professionals as required.
• Maintains clear and concise business communication proficiency, both oral and written.
• Travel, overtime and work hours other than Monday‑Friday may be required.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions to eliminate problem in minimum time.
• Installs, upgrades and removes products ensuring coordinative engineering field change.
• Maintains effective customer communications and relations.
• Willing to work on challenging international projects for short durations.
• Work well with peers from various backgrounds to build effective work relationships.

Basic Qualifications

• Current U.S. Citizen with valid U.S. Passport in hand by hire date.
• HS degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in field or installation service environments.
• Must pass criminal background check, drug test and extensive credit check.
• Physically able to get in narrow spaces, climb ladders / stairs, and carry 50+ lbs. without assistance.
• Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License with Real ID.
• Candidates may be located anywhere within CONUS as weekly travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer literacy; competency in use of all programs within MS Office Suite and aptitude for learning specialized software programs.
• Working knowledge of x‑ray and/or CT technologies.
• Network installation and configuration is a plus.
• PLC experience is a plus.
• Previous field electrical assembly experience.
• Software integration with electric/mechanical equipment.
• Previous hands on project management is a plus.

Work Environment

• Work environment is typically considered to be off‑site, wherever the customer of concern is located. Service will typically be rendered at airports, correctional facilities, courthouses, cruise ships or other locations as required. Typical travel requirement is up to 100%.