Engineering Electronics Technician - 100% Travel

Job Title: Engineering Electronics Technician
Location: 100% field work, willingness to travel required
Type: 6 month contract-to-hire
Compensation: $25 - 40/hr. Additional "Health & Wellness" rate: $4.93/hr (paid in addition to your hourly pay rate for the 1st 40 hours worked each week)
Contractor Work Model: 100% traveling in the Central / Southwest US regions
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (approx)
Security Clearance: Must be able to meet customer security requirements (moderate to high risk)
Overview

System One is seeking traveling Engineering Electronics Technicians to support telecommunications and FAA site infrastructure projects throughout Texas and surrounding states. Primary responsibilities include preparing sites for rack installations, running power and fiber circuits, installing cabling and equipment (NVR, IPVCS, APC, LTE antennas), and supporting conduit and cable tray installations. The position also involves hands-on electrical troubleshooting, component-level repair and calibration of communication systems, documentation support, and coordinating performance verification to ensure systems are operational and inspection-ready. This is a great opportunity to join a respected government contractor in the engineering and construction services sector!
Important Details:

• 6-month contract opportunity to start (most likely will be temp-to-hire; depends on performance and workload)
• Pay rate range: $28 - $40/hr. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Additional "Health & Wellness" rate: $4.93/hr (paid in addition to your hourly pay rate for the 1st 40 hours worked each week)
• Work location: 100% field work in the southwest region (Texas and surrounding states)
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Travel costs will be reimbursed at the government rate (GSA rates) based on the assigned duty location (project location). This typically includes travel costs (airfare, rental vehicle, personal vehicle mileage, etc.), lodging (hotel), and per diem (meals and incidental expenses).
  • Hotel: lodging expenses are reimbursed at cost for room (up to max nightly rate) plus taxes. Hotel lodging is covered on the days not working.
  • Meals & Incidentals: per diem will be automatically added to weekly paycheck (all 7 days of the week). Meals & Incidentals per diem is non-taxable.
  • Vehicle: Mileage reimbursement available only if driving personally owned vehicle (Reimbursed at GSA rate of $.725 per mile). Gas reimbursement available with receipts.
• Only working time (including travel time) is compensable on this contract. Our intent is to have minimal downtime, but we do schedule opportunities for individuals to return home every six weeks on average for around a week. Overtime (10% - 20%) is expected during deployments but not guaranteed.
• Work schedule:
  • FAA Southwest Team - Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs (4x10’s). Overtime possible / NOT Guaranteed.
  • FAA Central Team - Work Schedule: Mon-Fri (approximately 7am-4pm but varies by site). Overtime possible / NOT Guaranteed.
• Weekly pay
• Benefits after 30 days (health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, etc.)
• 401k after 30 days
• Job offer will be contingent on drug screen and background check
• US Citizenship required
• Interview process is a one-time interview conducted via Microsoft Teams
  
  

Responsibilities

• Support site preparation for contractor installation of racks, ranging from wall mount racks to multiple racks per site.
• Provide critical power circuits and grounding as specified in Engineering Package.
• Provide essential power convenience outlet circuits for alternating racks.
• Mounting of 4’x4’ Fire Rated Plywood for future mounting of Support Equipment.
• Installation of NAS Voice Recorder (NVR) cabling and monitors.
• Installation of Intellectual Property Value Chains (IPVCS) cabling and monitors.
• Installation of Air-to-Ground Protocol Converter (APC) cabling, cards, and monitors.
• Support the installation of new cable trays and conduits as required for racks, cables, NVR, IPVCS, APC, and Telecommunications Infrastructure Replacement (TIR), including Remote (RTIR), installations.
• Install a separate path for fiber at each site, with specific requirements provided by the local FAA POC.
• Support site preparation for LTE antenna installation on roofs, ensuring paths for antenna cables are established.
• Support general installation and construction efforts, including redlines. Drafting personnel will convert redlines into as-built documents.
• 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 by applying the theory of operation of transistors, solid state components, integrated circuits, motors, servos, power transmissions, and other electrical devices utilizing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, color codes, publications, and other technical data.
• Troubleshoot, repair, align, and calibrate audio equipment and voice communication systems to the component level, utilizing schematics, theory of operation, general and system specific test equipment.
• Schedule performance verification with the FAA TOR to ensure equipment is properly adjusted and ready for flight inspection or operational use.
• Install sensors, wires, cabling, computers, radios, and satellites in an unpredictable, fast paced environment in all weather conditions.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  
  

Requirements

• High school diploma is required.
• Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.).
• Lift at least 50 pounds.
• Basic Microsoft suite, Internet, and E-mail.
• Must be able to meet customer security requirements (moderate to high risk). A background check by federal authorities will be performed.
• Must be able to travel up to 100% within the Central Service Area.
• Advanced electronics training from institutions such as junior college, military service, or trade school training (desired).
• 5+ years’ experience with testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and installation of Fiber Optics, other Radio Control Systems (RCE), and other complex electronics equipment (desired).
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoots, modify, and install various types of electronic equipment and related devices such as electronic transmitting and receiving equipment (e.g., radar, radio, television, telecommunication, sonar, and navigational aids); personal and main frame computers and terminals, industrial, medical, measuring, and controlling equipment; and industrial robotic devices.
• Apply technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and apply skill in restoring equipment operation, evaluate performance and reliability of prototype or production mode, and recommend changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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