Field Technician C (Modesto, CA)

L3Harris Technologies•Sacramento, CA

1d•$30 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Field Technician C for its Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The role provides technical support for FAA programs and systems, including FTI, MS, ADS-B, DCNS, and WMSS. The technician works at customer remote locations to install, repair, configure, test, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment. The position is based in Modesto, California, and the surrounding area, with a stated schedule of eight hours per day, five days per week. The technician works remotely at scheduled and on-call customer locations, generally within a three-hour drive of the base location. Travel may reach 100% and may include locations outside the assigned region. The role requires maintaining documentation, tools, test equipment, parts, truck stock, and a personal or company vehicle; coordinating by phone with the NOCC, SAC, and Helpdesk; and following company and program policies and procedures. The technician must be able to lift items up to 32 pounds and use ladders or step stools to reach approximately 10 feet. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust Security Clearance.

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.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record, required for initial and continued employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust Security Clearance.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time to remote sites within a three-hour drive of the base location, with occasional travel outside the assigned region.
Ability to work on call and outside regularly scheduled hours when needed.
Ability to lift items up to 32 pounds and use ladders or step stools to reach approximately 10 feet.
Ability to read and follow equipment drawings and task orders, and to document work performed.

Nice To Haves

Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, or A+ certification.
Knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, and RS-449.
Knowledge of fiber, multiplexers, network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET, ATM, private line, and voice and data applications.
Knowledge of AC and DC power testing, including three-phase AC, and familiarity with configuring and operating 24VDC and 48VDC power supplies.
Experience with network and circuit testing using T1 testing specifications, DS3 testing, digital testing (BERT), and analog VG testing within Bellcore standards.
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 knowledge and experience configuring routers and switches.
Experience installing equipment racks, including wall-mounted, raised-floor, and concrete installations.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for FAA programs and systems supported by L3Harris, including FTI, MS, ADS-B, DCNS, and WMSS.
Install, repair, configure, test, and perform preventive maintenance on equipment at customer remote locations.
Work remotely at scheduled and on-call customer locations within the assigned area, and travel outside the area when needed to support FAA customer needs.
Read, understand, and follow equipment drawings and task orders.
Take notes and document work performed and events at customer locations.
Coordinate by phone with the NOCC, SAC, and Helpdesk to resolve field issues.
Maintain tools, test equipment, parts and electronics, truck stock inventory, and a personal or company vehicle.
Prepare proactively for assigned tasks before dispatch.
Work outside regularly scheduled hours on call when needed to meet customer needs.
Work with the supervisor (ASL) to ensure compliance with L3Harris and program-specific policies and procedures.