Field Service Technician - Journeyman

Leidos•Abingdon, MD

About The Position

Leidos Defense Sector is seeking a Non-Intrusive Inspection System (NIIS) Field Service Technician, Journeyman, to support the IBD-SS program in the CENTCOM and Horn of Africa areas of operations. The technician performs maintenance and training, works closely with military customers, and supports radiation and Backscatter technology systems. Duties include system installation and removal, testing systems and components, preventive maintenance, and sustainment work. The position may include supervising day-to-day operations in an assigned area or overseeing other technicians. OCONUS travel to other locations is required. The role supports Leidos’ Homeland Group, which provides systems, solutions, and services for customers worldwide, including mission IT, intelligence systems, command and control, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and operational support. The position requires working in austere environments, meeting deployment fitness standards, and supporting extended workweeks of up to 84 hours.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent BA/BS qualification plus 5–8 or more years of relevant experience; 12 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
Radiation Safety Certification is required.
U.S. Secret security clearance is required.
Must hold a U.S. passport that will remain valid for at least two years and has at least four consecutive blank pages for visas.
Must meet fitness standards for deployment to the Southwest Asia area of operations.
Must be willing to support workweeks of up to 84 hours.
Must be able to work in austere environments and withstand seasonal hot or cold temperatures.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Must be capable of analyzing system operations and have knowledge and experience operating hardware systems and components.
Must have experience detecting, isolating, and correcting hardware system and component faults.
Must be capable of routine system maintenance and analysis, including hardware configuration and replacement, diagnostic testing, reading electronic circuit schematics, and repairing printed circuit boards.
Must be skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and electronic measuring and test equipment.
Must be able to perform minor vehicle and generator maintenance.
Must be able to generate data and reports.
Must demonstrate professional customer service and a positive approach with customers and peers.
Must be willing to travel OCONUS to other locations.

Nice To Haves

Recent, relevant experience supporting Force Protection systems.
Experience with radiation and Backscatter systems.
Experience with other PM FPS systems, including BETSS-C, Cerberus, Scout, IBD-K, and RDISS.
Ability to train operators in the use and maintenance of NIIS systems.
Experience using COLTS and operating in the GCSS-A environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Import/Export (ITAR/EXIM) compliance experience.
Experience in a fast-paced, time-sensitive, high-quality environment.
Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize commitments, and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

Analyze system operations and perform hardware maintenance, fault detection, isolation, and correction.
Perform routine maintenance and analysis, configure hardware, replace components, use diagnostic tools, read circuit schematics, and repair printed circuit boards.
Perform sustainment and PMCS maintenance on systems and vehicle chassis.
Conduct site surveys to determine system type and placement.
Install and de-install systems and components, and train operators and end users.
Update databases and inform the Lead of job status and issues encountered.
Track and update work orders, including serial numbers of parts and components removed and replaced.
Travel by military or commercial conveyance to outlying areas as needed.
Use hand tools, power tools, and electronic measuring and test equipment.
Perform minor maintenance on vehicles and generators, such as changing oil and filters.
Generate data and reports.
Provide professional customer service and maintain positive interactions with customers and peers.
May supervise day-to-day operations in an assigned area or oversee other technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned.