Engineering Technician IV

Parsons Corporation•USA TX (Field), TX

About The Position

The SCA – Electronics Technician serves as an experienced field technician supporting the Federal Aviation Administration under the TSSC-5 contract. The role installs, modifies, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on electronic systems and equipment supporting the National Airspace System. Work may involve navigation aids, communications systems, surveillance and support systems, and associated power, grounding, and control equipment. The technician works under limited supervision, following established procedures, technical documentation, and FAA directives. The position may work independently on routine or moderately complex tasks and support senior technicians or engineers on more complex systems and activities. Field work includes preparing sites, installing equipment, routing and testing cables, assisting with system power-up and functional testing, and documenting work in accordance with contract and FAA requirements. The technician follows applicable safety, security, configuration-control, and quality practices and collaborates with technicians, engineers, project managers, and FAA representatives. The role is part of Parsons’ Federal Solutions team, which provides services and solutions to U.S. government customers. Travel may be required up to 100% within the USA.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Five or more years of working knowledge of basic analog and digital electronics, fundamentals of RF and communications equipment, and standard electronic test equipment such as digital multimeters, basic oscilloscopes, and signal generators.
Ability to read and interpret basic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard procedures.
Ability to work safely in field, shop, and facility environments.
Basic Microsoft Suite, internet, and email skills.
Ability to meet customer security requirements; a background check by federal authorities will be performed.
Ability to travel up to 100% within the USA.
May require repetitive movement, including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, and standing.

Responsibilities

Install, relocate, and remove electronic systems and equipment, including navigation aids, communications systems, surveillance and support systems, and associated power, grounding, and control equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair systems to the unit, board, or module level using test equipment, troubleshooting guides, fault-isolation procedures, and technical manuals.
Escalate complex or recurring issues to the crew lead, FAA counterparts, and project management.
Read and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, interconnect drawings, equipment manuals, technical orders, job plans, FAA orders, work instructions, and site-specific procedures.
Support pre-installation checks and site preparation.
Install racks, cabinets, and equipment in accordance with drawings and installation standards.
Route, terminate, label, and test coaxial, fiber, and copper cables under guidance.
Assist with system power-up, basic alignment, and functional testing.
Configure and operate standard electronic test instruments; perform basic measurements, alignments, and performance checks; and maintain calibration and equipment handling according to procedures.
Complete maintenance logs, service tickets, and test forms; record parts used, corrective actions, and test results; and provide redline/as-built information to senior technicians or engineers.
Comply with FAA and Parsons safety policies, OSHA regulations, and site Risk Management Plans.
Adhere to physical and information security requirements at FAA facilities and follow configuration-control and quality-assurance procedures.
Collaborate with senior technicians, engineers, project managers, and FAA representatives to support project objectives.