Senior Fire Alarm Technician – Life Safety Systems Expert

Leidos; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Technician to install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems across commercial and industrial sites in Virginia. You will lead hands-on installation per design specs, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with NFPA 72 and OSHA standards.

Collaboration with internal teams and clients is essential as you manage tasks independently.

Qualifications

• NFPA 72, local fire codes, and OSHA safety standards.
• Hands-on experience installing, inspecting, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of electrical wiring, circuitry, schematics, and low-voltage systems.
• Experience troubleshooting Siemens Fire XLS and Siemens Desigo systems.

Responsibilities

• Install new fire alarm systems per design specs and codes.
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair faults in control panels, detectors, power supplies, and communication circuits.
• Troubleshoot interconnected life-safety components and systems.
• Collaborate with other trades on site and coordinate work.
• Document inspections, test results, deficiencies, and repairs.

Skills

NFPA 72 knowledge

OSHA safety standards

Problem-solving

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training or certification in fire alarm systems

Tools

Siemens Fire XLS

Siemens Desigo

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Technician to install, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair fire alarm and life safety systems across commercial and industrial sites in Virginia. You will lead hands-on installation per design specs, perform preventive maintenance, diagnose faults, and ensure compliance with NFPA 72 and OSHA standards.

Collaboration with internal teams and clients is essential as you manage tasks independently.