Telecommunications Engineering Technician

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

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Technician for the FAA Central Service Area - Engineering Services Group in El Segundo, CA. The role supports the daily operations of the Telecommunications System as it replaces aging radar, software, hardware and networks to enable modern travel.

The position will conduct site surveys, draft SSRs, coordinate with SSC, ES and vendors, and develop PRP/ORMP, drawings, and transition plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or a Master's with related experience.
• Ability to travel 75-100%.
• Eligibility for Public Trust Security Clearance.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites.

Responsibilities

• Review FAA databases and provide input/draft Site Survey Reports (SSR).
• Conduct site surveys to provide input and/or draft SSRs.
• 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).

Skills

MS Office Suites

Public Trust Clearance eligibility

Travel readiness

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Telecommunications Engineering Technician

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 This new system will replace outdated infrastructure including radar, software, hardware and telecommunications networks to manage modern travel.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

• 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 and Benefits

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.