Field Engineer Technician

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Field Engineer Technician

6‑month contract (possible contract to hire)

$25‑35/hr approx. (Wage Determination rate based on the candidate’s home county). 100% travel (remote) with per diem. H&W Rate: $4.93/hr (paid in addition to hourly pay for the first 40 hours worked each week).

100% field work in the Southwest Region (actually Central US) – states from Texas to Canada (IL, TX, OK, KS, MO, NE, etc).

Offered for all travel.

Mon‑Fri, 7am‑4pm (approx).

• 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 the 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.

• 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.
• 5+ years’ experience with testing, repairing, troubleshooting, and installation of Fiber Optics, other Radio Control Systems (RCE) and other complex electronics equipment.
• Maintain, repair, troubleshoot, 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 mainframe computers and terminals, industrial, medical, measuring, and controlling equipment; and industrial robotic devices.
• Applies technical knowledge of electronics principles in determining equipment malfunctions, and applies skill in restoring equipment operation, evaluates performance and reliability of prototype or production mode, and recommends changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.

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ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401(k) after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.