Senior Field Service Technician

Leidos • Chesapeake, VA

10d • $73,450 - $132,775 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos’ Defense Systems Land Systems Business Area, RF Systems Division is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to work onsite in Chesapeake, Virginia, operating and maintaining a complex radar system in the National Capital Region. The technician will work closely with Leidos engineers to operate and maintain the system, identify issues, and travel frequently to remote facilities to repair or replace system equipment. The position requires an active DoD Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Travel, long hours, and work in adverse weather conditions may be required.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 or more years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; alternatively, a minimum of 8 years of total relevant experience through civilian or military training and hands-on work.
• Relevant electronics system installation and maintenance experience, such as radar, electronic countermeasure, electronic warfare, or radio communications systems.
• Formal training in basic electronics and electricity, including RF, digital and analog principles, solid-state electronics, and RF theory and principles.
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, and evaluating digital, analog, and RF-level electronics.
• Knowledge of military communications systems and encryption devices.
• Knowledge of basic computer networking principles, including LAN/WAN.
• Proficiency using standard test equipment, including multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers.
• Basic knowledge of electrical multi-pin connectors and their repair.
• Personal computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet creation, technical writing, documentation updates, recordkeeping, and report preparation for Program Management.
• Proficiency with general hand and electrical tools, Windows, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work onsite in Chesapeake, Virginia, and travel as needed to remote work locations.
• Able to lift and move products and parts weighing up to 75 pounds; stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, climb ladders and stairs, climb cellular towers, and work in small, restricted areas, indoors and outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with the Linux operating system, including navigating the system and executing programs from the command line.
• Experience handling and maintaining COMSEC equipment, including Inline Network Encryptors (such as KG-175 and KG-250), Inline Media Encryptors/Data at Rest equipment, and Simple Key Loaders (SKLs).
• At least 1 year of tower-climbing experience, including installation, replacement, and repair of tower antenna systems.
• HVAC maintenance and repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, configure, initialize, administer, operate, deploy, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair a complex radar system.
• Assemble and troubleshoot electronic systems, mechanically integrated parts, cable harnesses, RF coaxial and fiber-optic cables, and electronic and computer chassis.
• Perform system integration and checkout of modified and repaired equipment.
• Analyze equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit reports on equipment discrepancies and possible solutions.
• Devise and implement preventive maintenance programs and maintain equipment configuration, performance, and maintenance records.
• Maintain accurate parts and equipment inventory records.
• Work effectively in a team and under minimal supervision in the field.
• Travel to remote work locations and work long hours in adverse weather conditions as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior