Lead Field Technician - Perimeter Intrusion Detection System

V2X Inc; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

V2X Inc in Newark, NJ, seeks a Lead Field Technician to support the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s PIDS. The role is part of a NY/NJ-based System Engineering and Maintenance team that designs, builds, tests, and maintains a 24/7 surveillance system at major airports.

The selected candidate will coordinate weekly maintenance, oversee field subcontractors, and work with site leads to meet project schedules.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience with at least 4 years on operational airport security systems.
• Experience leading field activities for technicians and coordinating subcontractors.
• Experience testing equipment and performing field troubleshooting.
• Must be able to obtain a SIDA badge and pass federal background checks.
• Proficient with Windows, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Execute weekly maintenance and project schedules as directed by Site/Ops Leads.
• Oversee field technicians and subcontractors on PIDS installations and maintenance.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance and sensor installations.
• Learn equipment uses and field troubleshooting from manuals and on-the-job training.
• Generate daily field activity reports authored by V2X technicians.
• Coordinate with site lead, ops lead, field techs, supply chain and engineering.
• Create checklists and assist with schedules as required.
• Assess and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for hotline support.

Skills

Field leadership

Subcontractor management

Technical troubleshooting

MS Office

Documentation

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Multimeter

Battery tester

Windows/Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

About Us:

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

General Function:

V2X is seeking a Lead Field Technician to support the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s Perimeter Intrusion and Detection System (PIDS) deployed at the metro NY airports. The PIDS Lead Field Technician works as part of a New York/New Jersey based System Engineering and Maintenance team that designs, builds, integrates, tests, maintains, and supports this 24 * 7 operational surveillance system.

This position will be primarily responsible for supporting the Site Lead & Ops Lead with coordination and execution of the weekly maintenance and installation schedules and field subcontractor oversight. The selected candidate should be self-starting and inquisitive with good written and verbal communication skills and thrive in the challenges of working in an operational environment.

Responsibilities:

This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company.

Specific Duties:

• Execute the weekly program maintenance and project schedules & priorities provided by the Site Lead, Ops Lead or assigned Project Lead.
• Perform a wide variety of tasks in support of ongoing field systems through preventative & corrective maintenance and sensor installations and also support ad-hoc request (site walk as required, inspect quality of other technician work, train and give guidance as required etc.)
• Learn all equipment, their uses & field troubleshooting by way of researching existing O&M manuals and OJT in the field with site/ops leads and engineers
• Generate daily reports of field activities by V2X technician
• Provide oversight of subcontractors for ongoing PIDS installations as part of larger PANYJ construction projects
• Coordinate with site lead, ops lead, field technicians, supply chain and engineering to execute project & maintenance schedule
• Create checklists and assist with creation of schedules, as required
• Assess and recommend improvement to the existing processes & procedures
• Participate in a rotation of 24 * 7 on-call hotline support

Qualifications:

Experience:

• A minimum of 8 years professional experience including 4 years supporting operational airport security systems.
• Experience leading field activities for field technicians
• Experience managing subcontractors on small or large projects
• Experience with testing equipment (multimeter, battery tester, etc.)
• Candidate must be able to obtain a SIDA badge from the customer (PANYNJ) by completing a Federal background check and agree to enroll in FBI's Rap Back program.
• Experience with Windows/Microsoft products including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Physical Activities:

• Climbing up and down stairs/ladders, as required.
• Driving program vehicles (SUV primarily)
• Driving and operating bucket trucks for maintenance of field equipment

Education:

• A two-year technical degree, an accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field.

Location:

• The candidate must live in the New York City / Northern New Jersey metro area and be able to work from our offices at either the Newark, LaGuardia, or JFK airports. A 24/7 on call rotation is a requirement for this position.

At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.