Field Service Technician

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Leidos Defense Systems Land Systems RF Systems Division is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our team in our Morgantown WV office to operate and maintain a complex radar system. This position will require the candidate to currently possess an active DOD Secret Security Clearance. The Field Technician will work closely with Leidos engineers to operate and maintain a radar system and identify issues that require frequent travel to remote facilities to implement repair or replacement of system equipment.

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Primary Responsibilities

Field Service Technicians must be able to:

• 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 to determine root cause to then recommend and implement corrective action.

• Prepare and submit reports of equipment discrepancies and possible solutions devise and implement preventive maintenance programs and actively keep performance and maintenance records on equipment configuration.

• Keep accurate parts and equipment inventory records.

• Be self-motivated and able to work effectively both in a team environment and under minimal supervision in the field.

• Be willing to travel and work long hours and work in adverse weather conditions.

• Be willing and physically able to obtain a tower climber certification and climb cellular towers in support of equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years civilian or military training and hands-on experience in relevant electronics system installation and maintenance such as radar systems electronic countermeasure systems electronic warfare systems or radio communications systems.

• Formal training in Basic Electronics & Electricity (RF Digital & Analog principles) solid state electronics and RF theory and principles.

• Testing troubleshooting and evaluation experience with digital analog and RF level electronics.

• Understanding and knowledge of military communications systems and encryption devices.

• Understanding and knowledge of basic computer network (LAN/WAN) principles.

• Proficiency with standard test equipment such as multi-meters signal generators spectrum analyzers power meters oscilloscopes logic analyzers to test and troubleshoot electronic hardware.

• Basic knowledge of electrical multi-pin connectors and the repair of same.

• Personal Computer knowledge with experience in word processing and spreadsheet creation and technical writing skills to update documentation maintain records and create reports to Program Management.

• Proficiency with general hand and electrical tools.

• Proficiency using Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Position will frequently require lifting and moving products and parts weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds standing walking sitting bending kneeling climbing ladders and stairs climbing cellular towers and working in small restricted areas throughout the workday in both indoor and outdoor locations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must have an active DoD SECRET clearance.

• Must be a US Citizen.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with using the Linux operating system environment. Proficiency navigating the operating system and executing programs from the command line.

• Experience handling and maintaining COMSEC equipment to include Inline Network Encryptors (e.g. KG-175 KG-250 etc.) Inline Media Encryptors / Data at Rest equipment and Simple Key Loaders (SKLs).

• 1 year Tower climbing experience to include installation replacement and repair of tower antenna systems

• HVAC maintenance and repair experience

At Leidos we dont want someone who fits the moldwe want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless the over-caffeinated the ones who ask whats next before the dust settles on whats now.

If youre already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2 good. Youll fit right in.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.