Radar Systems Field Technician - Travel Required

Novaces Llc; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVACES is seeking Engineering / Installation Technicians to support the FAA’s Radar System Replacement (RSR) program, the largest and most significant radar modernization effort within the NAS.

The Engineering / Installation Technician will perform hands-on installation, cabling, integration, and testing activities associated with the deployment of new cooperative, non-cooperative, and integrated surveillance systems at FAA facilities nationwide.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or technical training; relevant technical certifications or trade training preferred.
• 2-4 years of field installation experience on electronic/communication/radar systems.
• Hands-on experience with equipment installation, rack mounting, cabling, and grounding systems.
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and MOPs.
• Experience in controlled environments requiring strict safety/quality procedures.
• Strong troubleshooting and field-diagnosis skills.
• Ability to document work via reports, photos, and as-built drawings.
• Willingness and ability to travel to FAA sites nationwide and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform field installation and integration for cooperative, non-cooperative, and integrated surveillance systems (ADS-B).
• Support logistics: receipt, staging, distribution, and handling of equipment/materials.
• Install radar room equipment, racks, antennas, cabling, power, grounding, and related infrastructure.
• Execute cabling and interconnection between radar systems, antennas, power systems, and customer interfaces.
• Coordinate installation activities with engineering, construction management, and customer representatives to support schedule and site readiness.
• Support installation acceptance testing (IAT) and system start-up with engineers.
• Identify, document, and resolve installation issues in the field.
• Prepare installation documentation: daily/weekly status reports, photos, as-built docs.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, security, quality, and FAA requirements.

Skills

Field installation

Rack mounting

Structured cabling

Power cabling

Grounding systems

Technical drawings

Wiring diagrams

MOPs

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or technical training

Technical certifications or trade training

Job description

NOVACES is seeking Engineering / Installation Technicians to support the FAA’s Radar System Replacement (RSR) program, the largest and most significant radar modernization effort within the NAS.

The Engineering / Installation Technician will perform hands-on installation, cabling, integration, and testing activities associated with the deployment of new cooperative, non-cooperative, and integrated surveillance systems at FAA facilities nationwide.