Senior Field Engineering Technician – Electronics

Parsons; Utah; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Engineering Technician to support FAA under the TSSC-5 contract. The role involves installation, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems across the NAS, including NAVAIDS, communications, and surveillance equipment.

You will troubleshoot to unit level, read schematics, and follow FAA and company instructions. Extensive travel (up to 100%) within the USA is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• May require repetitive movement such as lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, and standing.
• Basic Microsoft suite and Internet, and E-mail.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements. A background check by federal authorities will be performed.
• Must be able to travel up to 100% within the USA.
• Five plus years of working knowledge of: Basic analog and digital electronics; Fundamentals of RF and communications equipment; Use of standard electronic test equipment (DMMs, basic scopes, signal generators).
• Ability to Read and interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation; Follow written and verbal instructions and standard procedures; Work safely in field, shop, and FAA facilities

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, relocation, and removal of electronic systems and equipment, which may include: Navigation aids (NAVAIDS), Communications systems (VHF/UHF, data/voice), Surveillance and support systems, Associated power, grounding, and control equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair systems to the unit, board, or module level as assigned: Use standard test equipment (digital multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes)
• Read and work from: Schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect drawings; Equipment manuals, technical orders, and job plans; FAA orders, work instructions, and site-specific procedures
• Assist in field installations and site work under TSSC-5: Support pre-installation checks and site preparation; Install racks, cabinets, and equipment per drawings and installation standards
• Route, terminate, label, and test cables (coax, fiber, copper) under guidance; Assist with system power-up, basic alignment, and functional testing
• Use and care for test and measurement equipment: Configure and operate standard electronic test instruments; Perform basic measurements and performance checks
• Document work activities in accordance with contract and FAA requirements: Complete maintenance logs, service tickets, and test forms; Record parts used and test results

Skills

RF fundamentals

Electronic test equipment

Read schematics

Field installation

Documentation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Digital Multimeters (DMMs)

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Parsons is seeking an Engineering Technician to support FAA under the TSSC-5 contract. The role involves installation, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems across the NAS, including NAVAIDS, communications, and surveillance equipment.

You will troubleshoot to unit level, read schematics, and follow FAA and company instructions. Extensive travel (up to 100%) within the USA is required, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality workmanship.