Field Technician C (Buffalo, NY)

L3Harris Technologies•Town of Guilderland, NY

3d•$54,500 - $104,500

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is hiring a Field Technician for its Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The role provides field support in New York airspaces and supports FAA contracts and programs including FTI, ADS-B, DCNS, and other FSG programs. The technician travels to FAA sites, generally within a three-hour drive of Buffalo, NY, and may be asked to travel outside the assigned region as needed. The position requires obtaining and maintaining applicable FAA, Department of Transportation Public Trust, and Department of Defense Secret clearances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 2 years of prior related experience.
Highly developed job knowledge and skills.
Obtain and maintain a DOT Public Trust Security Clearance and a DOD Secret Clearance.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and/or local U.S. state REAL ID equivalent, with a satisfactory driving record.
Working knowledge of cable connectors and their replacement, including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, and RS-449.
Excellent working knowledge of fiber, and working knowledge of multiplexes, network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET, ATM, Private Line, and voice and data applications.
Working knowledge of AC and DC power testing, including three-phase AC, and familiarity with configuration and operation of 24VDC and 48VDC power supplies.
Experience with network and circuit testing using T1 testing specifications, DS3 testing, digital BERT testing, and analog VG testing within Bellcore standards.
Working knowledge and use of network test equipment such as JDSU HST, Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, digital oscilloscopes, Halcyon 704A, Para-scope, or other T1/DS3 test sets.
IP-based networking knowledge and experience configuring routers and switches.
Experience installing equipment racks, including wall-mounted, raised-floor, and concrete installations.
Ability to travel to FAA site locations within a three-hour drive of Buffalo, NY.
Ability to obtain and maintain active FAA security clearance.
Ability to work from home while in an on-call status.
Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time to remote sites within a three-hour drive of the base location, and to travel outside the assigned region as needed.
Willingness and/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours and respond to after-hours emergency calls as required.

Nice To Haves

Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, or A+ certification.
Ability to lift 70 pounds.
Ability to use ladders and step stools to reach heights of approximately 10 feet.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work in a high-stress, high-visibility environment.

Responsibilities

Provide field support for FAA programs, including FTI, ADS-B, DCNS, and other FSG programs.
Work with cable connectors and perform replacements, including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, and RS-449.
Support fiber, multiplexing, network topology, and voice and data network technologies and applications.
Perform power testing on AC and DC systems, including three-phase AC, and work with 24VDC and 48VDC power supplies.
Perform network and circuit testing, including T1, DS3, digital BERT, and analog VG testing within Bellcore standards.
Use network test equipment, including JDSU HST, Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, digital oscilloscopes, Halcyon 704A, Para-scope, or other T1/DS3 test sets.
Configure routers and switches using IP-based networking knowledge.
Install equipment racks in settings such as wall mounts, raised floors, and concrete.
Travel to FAA and other remote sites as required, including travel outside the assigned region when needed.
Maintain required security clearances and a valid driver's license or qualifying state REAL ID, along with a satisfactory driving record.
Respond to after-hours emergency calls and work outside scheduled hours as operational needs require.