Telecommunications Engineering Technician

Leidos; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Technician to support FAA Central Service Area–Engineering Services Group. You will help manage the Telecommunications System modernization, replacing radar, software, hardware, and networks to enable improved travel operations.

The role requires drafting Site Survey Reports, coordinating schedules, and developing transition and risk management plans, with frequent travel and potential security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering with 4–8 years of relevant experience or Master’s with 2–6 years; additional experience may be substituted for degree.
• Ability to travel 75–100%.
• Eligibility for Public Trust Security Clearance (U.S. Citizen or U.S. permanent resident with continuous U.S. residence).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites.

Responsibilities

• Review FAA databases and provide input or draft Site Survey Reports (SSR).
• Conduct site surveys to provide input for SSRs.
• Coordinate schedules with SSC, ES, and vendor personnel.
• Draft Project Risk Plans (PRP) and Operational Risk Management Plans (ORMP).
• Generate or update drawings, sketches, and artifacts.

Skills

MS Office Suites

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

The National Airspace Systems Integration Support (NISC) program at Leidos is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Technician to provide support to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Service Area – Engineering Services Group located in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate will support the daily operations of the Telecommunications System. This new system will replace outdated infrastructure including radar, software, hardware and telecommunications networks to manage modern travel.

Job Duties Include

• Review FAA databases and provide input and or draft Site Survey Reports (SSR).
• Conduct site surveys to provide input and/or draft Site Survey Reports.
• Coordinate schedules with SSC, ES, and vendor personnel.
• Draft Project Risk Plans (PRP) and Operational Risk Management Plans (ORMP).
• Generate and/or update drawings, sketches, and artifacts.
• Draft project plans for site preparation activities.
• Coordinate scheduled outages with SSC, Air Traffic and Operations personnel.
• Develop transition plans.
• Resolve schedule conflicts.
• Accompany unbadged personnel at facilities.
• Work with LECs on schedules.
• Develop briefings/information/reports on District status.
• Work with other Districts/SSC on interstate service flows, transitions, cutovers, planning, etc.
• Support District POC and SSCs with day-to-day work activities.
• Review and provide comments on vendor Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and 4 to 8 years of relevant experience OR a Master's degree and 2 to 6 years. Additional experience may be substituted/considered/accepted in lieu of degree.
• Ability to travel 75-100%.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.S. Citizen OR a U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years of the past 5 years consecutively with no breaks).
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites.

Desired Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience working with Telco systems performing Network Troubleshooting.
• Proficient working with AutoCAD or similar tools.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Assoc (NFPA) standards, National Airspace System Equipment Tower.
• Knowledge of OSHA and general construction and electrical safety standards.
• Knowledge of NAS facilities such as ASR, ATCT, VOR, ARSR, RCAG.

Pay Range

$73,450.00 - $132,775.00

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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.