Telecommunications Engineering Technician

Leidos; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness programs

Paid leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is looking for a Telecommunications Engineering Technician in Jacksonville, Florida. The role supports the FAA by converting National Airspace Connectivity from TDM to IP, including tasks like site surveys, coordinating schedules, and drafting reports.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering with at least 2 years of relevant experience. Benefits include competitive compensation and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suites.

Responsibilities

• Review FAA databases and provide input for Site Survey Reports.
• Conduct site surveys and draft reports.
• Coordinate schedules with various personnel.
• Draft Project Risk Plans and Operational Risk Management Plans.
• Generate and update drawings and sketches.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suites

Network Troubleshooting

AutoCAD or similar tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Description

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 across the United States.

The candidate will support the daily operations of the FAA’s Legacy Infrastructure to Future Technologies Portfolio and the goal of converting National Airspace Connectivity from TDM to IP. Scope includes Telecommunications Infrastructure Replacement, Small Tower Voice Switches, Air to Ground Protocol Converters and NEXCOM Radios.

Responsibilities

• Review FAA data bases 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 Verizon 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 Verizon Site Specific Implementation Plans (SSIP).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience OR a Master’s degree. Additional experience may be substituted/considered/accepted in lieu of degree.
• Ability to travel up to 75%.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident/Green Card holder who has resided in the U.S.A for the past 3 years).
• 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 Association (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

$59,150.00 – $106,925.00

Benefits

Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave and retirement.

EEO Statement

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.