Network or Electronics Engineer - ESA

Crown Innovations, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; CAD 48,216 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Job summary

Crown Innovations, Inc. is looking for a Network or Electronics Engineer to support FAA electronic system installation projects across the United States. This full-time position requires managing and executing multiple project phases while ensuring communication and coordination with stakeholders. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree or possess equivalent experience and be able to travel frequently. Compensation ranges from $35.00 to $57.00 hourly based on various factors, including experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 6 years of technical experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract work.
• Ability to travel 20% to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Manage FAA telecommunication installation projects from start to finish.
• Develop engineering plans and design packages.
• Support installation of communication systems.

Skills

Project Management

Electrical Troubleshooting

Ability to Climb Towers

Strong Understanding of Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Communication Test Sets

Multimeters

CAD Software

Job description

Position Overview

Crown is seeking a Network or Electronics Engineer to support FAA electronic system installation projects and VOIP telecommunications infrastructure across FAA-aligned regions within the United States.

Job Description

Full-time position with 20% to 100% travel.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

• Manage FAA telecommunication and other electronic system installation projects from initiation through completion.
• Execute all five project phases: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing.
• Provide cost estimates and procure all required installation materials.
• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders and manage change requests.
• Deliver project plans, engineering design packages, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with project managers, financial analysts, and installation teams.
• Support project closeout activities with facility managers, ensuring scope alignment.

Engineering & System Design

• Develop engineering implementation plans, instructions, and design packages.
• Review facility drawings and documentation including structural, electrical, Telco, and signal flow schematics.
• Conduct initial site surveys to assess facility conditions and resource requirements.
• Engineer installations at FAA federal facilities including ARTCC, ATCT, BUEC, RCAG, RCL, RCO, RTR, and Mobile Communication Vehicles.

Installation & Technical Oversight

• Support installation and upgrade of communications systems including:
• Radio equipment, radio racks, telco equipment, antennas, RF cables,
  • Grounding systems
  • Junction boxes
  • Lightning protection systems
  • Towers, poles, and platforms
  • General facility construction
  • VOIP/VCS system
• Coordinate with electronic installation teams to ensure requirements are met and materials are available onsite.
• Conduct pre-installation meetings and support installation readiness.

Electronic Systems Integration

• Work with complex electronic equipment systems.
• Support switching systems, copper telephone lines, coaxial cable, and fiber optic links.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and system validation.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required for government contract work).
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or six (6) years of relevant technical experience (equivalent military training may be considered).
• Ability to travel 20% to 100%.
• Ability to climb antenna towers up to 100 feet.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to pass a government background check and meet federal background investigation requirements.
• Must possess a valid, current driver’s license.
• Must have access to a credit card with sufficient credit to cover travel expenses (reimbursed per company policy).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering engineering implementation plans, engineering instructions, and CAD drawings.
• Experience working on FAA facilities.
• Strong understanding of manual and power tools.
• Experience using test equipment including communication test sets, multimeters, ohmmeters, power meters, mega-ohms meters, Anritsu, and similar tools.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to climb towers up to 100 feet.
• Ability to work in field environments and at height.
• Ability to work with tools, test equipment, and construction materials.
• Ability to travel and support field-based installations as required.

Travel Requirements

• Travel requirement: 20% to 100% aligned to FAA regional assignments.
• Employees are required to cover travel-related expenses in advance, which are reimbursed in accordance with company policy.

Compensation

Communications Electronics Engineer – $35.00 – $57.00 hrs. equivalent.

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.

Crown complies with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The listed compensation range represents the good faith hourly range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, geographic considerations, and business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with company match.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

EOE: Vets/Disability.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.