Field Technician C (Richmond, VA)

L3Harris Technologies•Richmond, VA

4d•$26 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Field Technician for its Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The role provides field support for Washington, DC airspace in southern Virginia and northern North Carolina. The technician will support FAA programs including FTI, ADS-B, DCNS, and other FSG programs. The technician installs, repairs, configures, tests, and performs preventative maintenance on equipment at remote customer locations. The position involves scheduled and on-call remote work, occasional travel beyond the assigned area, coordination with support teams to resolve field issues, and responsibility for maintaining tools, test equipment, parts, inventory, and a personal or company vehicle. The technician must be able to work outside scheduled hours when needed, lift up to 32 pounds, and use ladders or step stools to reach heights of approximately 10 feet. The role requires the ability to obtain an FAA Public Trust Security Clearance. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least six years of relevant experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least two years of related experience. A valid driver's license or equivalent state REAL ID and a satisfactory driving record are also required.

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/or local U.S. state REAL ID equivalent, with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to obtain an FAA Public Trust Security Clearance.
Ability to lift up to 32 pounds and use ladders and step stools to reach approximately 10 feet.
Ability to work remotely, travel to customer locations, and work outside regularly scheduled hours when needed.

Nice To Haves

Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, or A+ certification.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to work in a high-stress, high-visibility environment.
Working knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, and RS-449.
Excellent working knowledge of fiber and working knowledge of multiplexers, network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET, ATM, private line, and voice and data applications.
Working knowledge of power testing, AC and DC including three-phase AC, and configuration and operation of 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.
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 knowledge and experience configuring routers and switches.
Experience installing equipment racks, including wall-mount, raised-floor, and concrete installations.

Responsibilities

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