Electronics Technician; Cat 6 - Percent

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Parsons is working as the deployment and installation arm of Rohde & Schwarz (R&S), the manufacturer of an IP Voice Communication System (VCS). R&S has been tasked with replacing 140 VCS at Air Traffic Control Towers (ATCTs) around the country with a potential to replace 440+ sites. Parsons under R&S is tasked with installing the systems at the designated locations.

FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) specialists use voice communications as their primary means of communications for the purpose of controlling airspace for the safe and efficient movement of aircraft in the National Airspace System (NAS). The mission of the FAA’s Voice Switch & Recorder (VS&R) Program Office’s VoICE program is to provide a flexible, network-based voice communication enterprise system to replace aging, increasingly expensive to maintain legacy voice switches.

VoICE will provide voice communications services to Air Traffic Control Specialists (ATCS), supervisors, and ancillary Air Traffic Control (ATC) operators in support of 24x7 ATC operations in the Terminal and En Route domains of the National Airspace System (NAS). The VCS Legacy Infrastructure Futures Technology (LIFT) program is intended to upgrade ATCT communications with all respects while eliminating Loss of Communication Traffic between ATC’s, ATCT’s and Flight/Ground personnel.

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Electronics Technician to join our team! An Electronics Technician is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment and systems. This role involves setting up electronic equipment, installing racks, and terminating LAN and other electronic wiring to ensure optimal performance and connectivity. The technician will work closely with other team members to ensure that all installations meet industry standards and client specifications.

The Electronics Technician will also troubleshoot simple electronic equipment and take test readings using common instruments such as digital multi-meters, signal generators, semiconductor testers, curve tracers, and oscilloscopes.

• Assist with site preparation work for voice switches at Air Traffic Control Centers (ATCTs), Enroute Centers and Terminal TRACONs.
• Install and configure electronic equipment and systems, including servers, routers, switches, and other networking devices.
• Set up and secure equipment racks, ensuring proper organization and accessibility.
• Terminate LAN cables, terminal blocks and other electronic wiring, ensuring proper connections and signal integrity.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues with electronic systems. 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.
• Follow technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams to ensure accurate installation and repair.
• Conduct tests and inspections to verify the functionality and performance of installed equipment.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and other technicians to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Adhere to safety protocols and industry standards to ensure a safe working environment.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

• High school diploma is required.
• 5+ years’ experience with testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and installation of Fiber Optics, other Radio Control Systems (RCE) and other complex electronics equipment.
• Proven experience in installing and maintaining…