Electronics Technician

Unclassified - Murfreesboro, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Murfreesboro, AR

251-500 employees

About the position

The Electronics Technician position at Parsons involves extensive travel throughout Alaska, supporting the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Technical Support Services Contract. The role focuses on the installation, testing, and repair of complex electronic systems, including Fiber Optics and Radio Control Systems, in various challenging environments. This position is integral to ensuring the success of FAA's Capital Investment Plan and other national security programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site preparation work for voice switches at Enroute Centers and Terminal TRACONs.
• Assist with Fiber Optics Terminal System (FOTS) installation at various sites throughout the Southwest Region.
• Assist with electronics installations, integration, and testing for rehoming and monitoring the AFSS radio's to the selected Enroute and Terminal Air Traffic.
• Install other Radio Control Equipment (RCE) such as VHF and UHF radio communication systems.
• Remove and repair or replace components, wires, wire bundles, terminal blocks, and/or connectors.
• Solder, splice, or otherwise install/repair various wire types including coaxial, shielded, solid, and stranded wires.
• Test and troubleshoot electrical components using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical data.
• Troubleshoot, repair, align, and calibrate audio equipment and voice communication systems to the component level.
• Install sensors, wires, cabling, computers, radios, and satellites in unpredictable, fast-paced environments in all weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• 1+ years' experience with testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and installation of Fiber Optics and other complex electronics equipment.
• Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb towers, may be as high as 50 ft.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft suite, Internet, and E-mail.
• Must meet customer security requirements (moderate to high risk).
• Knowledge of the Alaskan terrain.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced electronics training from institutions such as junior college, military service, or trade school training.
• Experience maintaining, repairing, troubleshooting, modifying, and installing various types of electronic equipment and related devices.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid holidays