Field Technician C (Modesto, CA)

L3Harris•Modesto, CA

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. Technicians work at customers’ remote locations to install, repair, configure, test, and perform preventative maintenance on equipment. The position is based in Modesto, California, and supports customer locations within an assigned area. Travel to remote sites may be required up to 100% of the time within a three-hour drive of the base location; occasional travel outside the assigned region may also be needed. The schedule is five days per week, eight hours per day, with the ability to work on-call or outside regularly scheduled hours when needed. The technician coordinates by phone with the NOCC, SAC, and Helpdesk to resolve field issues; documents work performed; maintains tools, test equipment, parts, truck stock, and a personal or company vehicle; and follows applicable L3Harris and program policies and procedures. The role requires lifting items up to 32 pounds and using ladders or step stools to reach heights of approximately 10 feet. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust Security Clearance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or a post-secondary/associate degree and at least 2 years of 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 possible travel outside the assigned region.
Ability to work on-call and outside regularly scheduled hours when needed.
Ability to read and follow equipment drawings and task orders, document work, and coordinate remotely by phone.
Ability to lift items up to 32 pounds and use ladders or step stools to reach approximately 10 feet.

Nice To Haves

Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, or A+ certifications.
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 Bell Core 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 networking 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 customers’ remote locations.
Work remotely in scheduled and on-call capacities at customer locations within the assigned area.
Travel to remote sites within a three-hour drive of the base location, with occasional travel outside the assigned region as needed.
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 proactively for assigned tasks before dispatching.
Work outside regularly scheduled hours on-call when needed to meet customer needs.
Coordinate with the supervisor (ASL) to ensure L3Harris and program-specific policies and procedures are followed.
Lift items up to 32 pounds and use ladders and step stools to reach heights of approximately 10 feet.
Obtain and maintain an FAA Public Trust Security Clearance.