Engineering Technician D (Lockbourne, OH)

L3HHCM20 • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves testing, diagnosing, repairing, configuring, and performing preventative maintenance on network and telecommunications equipment, as well as computers that support FAA networks such as FTI, ADS-B, MFN-2, and DCNS. The technician will manage configuration, software, and licensing changes for various networking equipment, including Cisco and Juniper. Responsibilities also include operating and testing with electronic test equipment, terminating and building cable connectors, maintaining repair records, ensuring a safe work environment, reading and interpreting technical documents, developing testing procedures, and assisting junior technicians with troubleshooting. A key requirement is the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and obtain a FAA Public Trust Clearance or a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience OR 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds (22.67 kg).
• Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust Clearance or a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Cisco devices and command-line interfaces using terminal software (e.g., Putty, TeraTerm, Hyperterm, Procomm).
• Strong sense of responsibility, ownership, and follow-through.
• Team player who is proactive and customer-oriented with a sense of urgency to achieve tasks or goals.
• High level of initiative and willingness to learn.
• Military training or trade school program in electronics or IT systems.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Test, diagnose, repair, configure, and perform preventative maintenance on network equipment, telecommunications equipment, and/or computers supporting FAA’s FTI, ADS-B, MFN-2, and DCNS networks.
• Manage configuration, software, and licensing changes for Cisco, Juniper, and various other networking and telecommunications equipment.
• Operate and test with various electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, RF generators, VIAVI 5800, and Tempo Datascout.
• Terminate and build cable connectors (RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25) and replacements as needed.
• Maintain records of repairs, changes, and updates in homegrown database systems.
• Ensure a safe and clean work environment using principles of 5S.
• Read and interpret documents such as work instructions, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Develop testing procedures for new electronic equipment.
• Assisting junior techs is troubleshooting equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED