Field Technician C (Buffalo, NY)

L3Harris•Buffalo, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Field Technician for its Field Services organization supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The position 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 within a three-hour drive of Buffalo, NY, and may travel outside the assigned region as needed. The role may involve on-call availability, work outside scheduled hours, and responding to after-hours emergency calls.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 years of relevant experience, or an associate degree/post-secondary education and at least 2 years of related experience.
Working knowledge of cable connectors and replacement, including RJ-11, RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, and RS-449.
Strong working knowledge of fiber, 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 configuring and operating 24VDC and 48VDC power supplies.
Experience with network and circuit testing, including 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.
Ability to obtain and maintain DOT Public Trust and DOD Secret clearances, and to obtain FAA security clearance.
Valid driver's license or local U.S. state REAL ID equivalent, with a satisfactory driving record.
Willingness to travel, potentially up to 100% of the time, to remote sites within a three-hour drive of the base location; travel outside the assigned region may also be required.
Ability to work from home in an on-call status and outside regularly scheduled hours when operational needs require.
Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a high-stress, high-visibility environment.

Nice To Haves

Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, or A+ certification.

Responsibilities

Provide field support for FAA programs, including FTI, ADS-B, DCNS, and other FSG programs.
Support FAA sites within a three-hour drive of the Buffalo, NY area and travel to remote sites as needed.
Install and support equipment racks, including wall-mounted racks and racks on raised floors or concrete.
Configure routers and switches and conduct network and circuit testing.
Respond to operational needs and after-hours emergency calls as required.