Communication Electronics Installation Technician - Seattle

Crown Innovations, Inc.•Seattle, WA

11d•$20 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Crown is seeking a Communications Electronics Installation Technician for its floating electronics installation crew. This full-time position requires 100% travel across the United States, often aligned with FAA regional boundaries. The technician installs and integrates complete communications facilities, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems. Although the position is not initially designated as a formal lead role, it offers opportunities for increased leadership responsibility based on performance. The technician may serve as an on-site resource, interfacing with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel and supporting field installation and construction crews. The role involves installing, configuring, aligning, testing, and troubleshooting VHF and UHF communications systems; setting up Radio Control Equipment (RCE); integrating commercial Telco, RCL, field cable, and fiber-optic requirements; and installing or removing communications equipment. It also includes infrastructure buildout, documentation and testing in accordance with FAA technical requirements, and work with engineering packages and field modifications. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, though non-standard hours may be required based on site needs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens, hold a valid driver’s license, be able to obtain a federal security clearance, and be able to cover travel expenses in advance, which are reimbursed through a voucher system in approximately two weeks. The position requires an associate degree or a two-year technical training or certification program in a relevant field, plus at least two years of relevant experience. The hourly pay range is $20.00 to $49.00 (W2), with compensation determined by experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience installing and maintaining VHF and UHF ground-to-air communication equipment.
Familiarity with FAA National Airspace (NAS) communications systems, cabling, and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to obtain a federal security clearance; eligibility requires no legal offenses within the past five years, no ongoing legal issues, and an honorable military discharge if previously served.
Associate’s degree or completion of a two-year technical training or certification program in a relevant field, plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience.
Ability to generate required FAA documentation, including FRDF.
Ability to set up Radio Control Equipment (RCE).
Understanding of Telco requirements, including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics.
Ability to cover travel-related expenses in advance; expenses are reimbursed in approximately two weeks through a voucher system.
Ability to stand, sit, crouch, and work in one position for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and move up to 350 pounds using a hand truck or pallet jack.
Ability to climb and work at heights exceeding 60 feet.
Ability to occasionally work under severe time restraints.
Must be in good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness assessment if required.
Ability to work non-standard hours depending on site requirements and travel 100%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a spectrum analyzer.
Experience with a time-domain reflectometer.
Experience with a signal generator.
Experience with an oscilloscope.
Experience with microwave systems.
Experience with voice switch systems.
Experience with Air Traffic Control systems.
Commercial Driver’s License and trailer experience.
Experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, align, test, and troubleshoot VHF and UHF radios and associated communication systems.
Set up and support Radio Control Equipment (RCE).
Connect and integrate Telco requirements, including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics.
Install radio racks, radios, and other Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and remove and properly dispose of legacy communications equipment.
Perform baseline electronic readings and generate required documentation, including FRDF, in accordance with FAA Technical Handbooks.
Perform electronics testing procedures and coordinate frequency outages.
Mount and install antennas; run and terminate coaxial and other communication cabling.
Install and test grounding systems and implement surge protection measures.
Perform basic electrical wiring and connections.
Install and assemble equipment racks, cable trays, and electrical conduit, ensuring infrastructure supports the communications system.
Read, interpret, and implement engineering diagrams, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams.
Follow engineering packages and participate in required field modifications and pre-installation meetings.
Interface with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations during installations.
Work in geographically isolated environments and develop solutions to on-site challenges.
Provide guidance and support to installation and construction crew members.
Communicate with team members, management, and stakeholders.
Apply an understanding of the practical implications of electrical and electronic circuitry.