Installation Technician, Mid-level - FAA

COBEC INC•Washington, DC

3d•Remote

About The Position

This position will provide technical support to the Federal Aviation Administration programs. This position involves hands-on configuration, installation, and system testing across FAA facilities, with a specific focus on safeguarding National Airspace System (NAS) operations through detailed planning and coordination with FAA stakeholders.

Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal resident for three of the past five years.
Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check.
6+ equivalent years of experience in supporting mission-critical infrastructure or FAA systems; engineering installation projects and providing technical expertise.
Specific experience with the FAA is required.
High school diploma required.
One of the following BICSI Installer credentials are required: BICSI Installer 1 (INST1), BICSI Installer 2 Copper (INSTC), BICSI Installer 2 Optical Fiber (INSTF), BICSI Technician (Tech)
Familiarity with FAA installation standards, documentation practices, and operational risk mitigation
Competency in reading and interpreting schematics, technical diagrams, and cabling layouts
Proven ability to work independently and as part of coordinated field installation teams
Strong communication and reporting skills for collaboration across FAA regional teams
High level of proficiency with MS Office Products.
Strong analytical background and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in the installation and integration of National Airspace terminal systems at FAA field locations
Support planning and scheduling efforts to align installation activities with operational safety windows
Participate in site surveys and readiness assessments, documenting existing infrastructure and constraints
Follow FAA technical documentation to install racks, cabling, and interfaces per engineering specs
Monitor and report system performance throughout the installation lifecycle
Coordinate with FAA Technical Operations, Engineering Services, and Program Offices to ensure NAS continuity
Individuals will be required to contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication and cooperative working relationships.
Coordinates cabling requirements
Plans and coordinates cabling deployments
Schedules meetings with site owner and scheduling team
Tests cables after install to ensure the cable is terminated correctly and provides soft copy of test results
Properly labels and lays cables, and repairs network ends of ethernet cables
Terminates cables using proper connectors
Organizes cables to ensure they are bundled neatly after installation