Technician

Leidos; New Orleans (LA); Remote; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Technician to support the FAA’s radar systems (ARSR-4/CARSR) at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center and beyond. The role includes on-site troubleshooting, electrical/electromechanical work, and field coordination, with up to 50% travel.

Candidates must have a degree (Bachelor’s with 4+ years or Master’s with 2+ years) and be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Remote work is possible within TX or LA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, or modifying radar or similar complex electronic systems.
• Ability to read manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment to locate faults and verify repairs.
• Ability to document maintenance actions and hardware/software changes.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work at radar sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with ATSS to support ARSR-4/CARSR systems and obtain parts.
• Troubleshoot electrical/electromechanical problems and restore radar to operation.
• Provide fabrication, assembly, installation, and deployment support for radar systems.
• Collect and analyze technical data for troubleshooting and improvements.
• Document actions and provide configuration management for hardware/software.
• Coordinate field activities with site personnel and engineering teams.
• Communicate schedules, milestones, and risks; provide on-site support as needed.
• Maintain radar site security and safety during on-site activities.
• Support in-service improvements and DoD/DHS/homeland defense initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Radar system maintenance

Job description

Description

The National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) Division of the Leidos Fed Civ IT Business Area currently has an opening for a Technician. This position will be part of a dynamic team working to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Oklahoma City at their Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center location.

The Technician will provide the AJW-142 En Route Surveillance Team, Long Range Radar (AJW-142) radar technician services.

This position is remote within Texas or Louisiana.

Must live in either of these states.

Up to 50% travel.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) to assist maintenance, modification, and repair needs for Air Route Surveillance Radar Model 4 (ARSR-4) or Common Air Route Surveillance Radar (CARSR) systems, provide technical guidance, assist with obtaining parts, and perform on‑site support as needed.

• Troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, and electromechanical problems, isolate faults, and support restoration of radar systems to operational service.

• Provide electrical and electromechanical fabrication, assembly, installation, and deployment support for radar systems and components.

• Collect, maintain, organize, and analyze technical data to support troubleshooting, maintenance, and system improvements.

• Document maintenance actions, equipment modifications, and test results, and provide configuration management support for system hardware and software.

• Coordinate assigned field activities with site personnel, engineering staff, and other support teams.

• Communicate schedules, milestones, risks, technical issues, and work progress.

• Perform on‑site technical support and restoration activities while maintaining radar site security and following applicable safety requirements.

• Responsible for in‑service improvements and modifications of assigned NAS systems (e.g., CARSR, ARSR-4 and other evolving system) as well as support for the DoD, DHS, and other federal agencies’ tactical homeland defense initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 2+ years of prior relevant experience. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

• Demonstrated hands‑on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, or modifying radar or comparable complex electronic systems.

• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.

• Ability to use electronic test equipment to isolate faults, verify repairs, and restore equipment to service.

• Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and recognize when additional engineering support is required.

• Ability to document maintenance actions, equipment modifications, test results, and changes to hardware and software configurations.

• Ability to coordinate field activities and communicate schedules, progress, technical issues, and risks.

• Ability and willingness to travel and perform work at operational radar sites while following site security and safety requirements.

• Must obtain a Secret security clearance before starting employment and maintain it throughout employment.

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Original Posting:

November 2, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.