Telecommunications Engineering Technician

COMFORT SYSTEMS; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 59,150 - 106,925; Full time

Job summary

COMFORT SYSTEMS in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Telecommunications Engineering Technician to support the FAA's engineering services. This role includes conducting site surveys, coordinating with vendors, drafting project plans, and managing schedules. Candidates should have a relevant educational background and strong skills in MS Office and network troubleshooting.

The position requires 75% travel and the ability to obtain public trust clearance, making it vital for applicants to have a solid understanding of telecommunications and project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience or a Master's degree.
• Ability to travel 75%.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability.

Responsibilities

• Review FAA databases and draft Site Survey Reports.
• Conduct site surveys and coordinate schedules.
• Draft Project Risk Plans and update drawings.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suites

Network Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

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 across the United States. This work location is Palmdale, CA.

The ideal candidate will support the daily operations of the FAA Program. The program aims to design, build, operate, and maintain the FAA's next‑generation communications platform and to build a dynamic, highly available and secure enterprise network to support all the agency's mission‑critical applications across the NAS.

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 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, and 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 75%.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability. To be eligible for Public Trust, 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.
• 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, and 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

Pay Range: $59,150.00 – $106,925.00.

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.