Technician

Leidos • New Orleans, LA

6d • Remote

About The Position

The National Airspace System Integration Support Contract (NISC) Division of the Leidos Fed Civ IT Business Area is seeking a Technician to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City. The position provides radar technician services to the AJW-142 En Route Surveillance Team, Long Range Radar (AJW-142). It is remote within Texas or Louisiana; the employee must live in one of those states. The role involves up to 50% travel and support for radar systems including ARSR-4 and CARSR, as well as evolving National Airspace System systems and federal homeland defense initiatives. A Secret security clearance must be obtained before employment begins and maintained throughout employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of prior relevant experience, or a master’s degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience; four additional years of experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, installing, or modifying radar or comparable complex electronic systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Ability to use electronic test equipment to isolate faults, verify repairs, and restore equipment to service.
• Ability to independently resolve complex technical problems and recognize when additional engineering support is required.
• Ability to document maintenance actions, equipment modifications, test results, and hardware and software configuration changes.
• Ability to coordinate field activities and communicate schedules, progress, technical issues, and risks.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work at operational radar sites while following site security and safety requirements.
• Must obtain a Secret security clearance before starting employment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must live in Texas or Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Airway Transportation Systems Specialists (ATSS) on maintenance, modification, and repair needs for ARSR-4 or CARSR systems; provide technical guidance, assist with obtaining parts, and provide on-site support as needed.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, and electromechanical problems, isolate faults, and support restoration of radar systems to operational service.
• Provide electrical and electromechanical fabrication, assembly, installation, and deployment support for radar systems and components.
• Collect, maintain, organize, and analyze technical data for troubleshooting, maintenance, and system improvements.
• Document maintenance actions, equipment modifications, and test results, and provide configuration management support for system hardware and software.
• Coordinate assigned field activities with site personnel, engineering staff, and other support teams.
• Communicate schedules, milestones, risks, technical issues, and work progress.
• Perform on-site technical support and restoration activities while maintaining radar site security and following applicable safety requirements.
• Support in-service improvements and modifications to assigned NAS systems, including CARSR, ARSR-4, and evolving systems, as well as DoD, DHS, and other federal agencies’ tactical homeland defense initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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