Communication Electronics Installation Technician - Seattle

Communication Electronics Installation Technician - Seattle

Full-time

Communications Electronics Installation Technician

100% Travel | United States | Full-Time

Position Overview

Crown is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Communications Electronics Installation Technician to support our floating electronics installation crew. This position requires 100% travel across the United States, often aligned with FAA regional boundaries.

This role extends beyond traditional electronics work. The selected candidate must be capable of installing and integrating a complete communications facility, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems. While not initially designated as a formal lead role, this position offers significant opportunity for growth and increasing leadership responsibility based on performance.

The technician may serve as a key on-site resource, interfacing directly with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel while supporting installation and construction crews in the field.

Key Responsibilities

Communications System Installation & Integration

• Install, configure, align, test, and troubleshoot VHF and UHF radios and associated communication systems

• Setup and support Radio Control Equipment (RCE)

• Connect and integrate Telco requirements including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics

• Install new radio racks, radios, and other Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

• Remove and properly dispose of legacy communications equipment

• Perform baseline electronic readings and generate required documentation including FRDF in accordance with FAA Technical Handbooks

• Perform electronics testing procedures and coordinate frequency outages

Infrastructure & Physical Buildout

• Mount and install antennas

• Run and terminate coaxial cables and other communication cabling

• Install and test grounding systems and implement surge protection measures

• Perform basic electrical wiring and connections

• Install and assemble equipment racks, cable trays, and electrical conduit

• Ensure proper infrastructure to support the communication system

Engineering, Compliance & FAA Interface

• Read, interpret, and implement engineering diagrams, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams

• Follow provided engineering packages and participate in required field modifications

• Participate in pre-installation meetings

• Interface with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations during installations

• Work confidently in geographically isolated environments and create solutions to unique on-site challenges

• Provide guidance and support to other installation and construction crew members

• Communicate effectively with team members, management, and stakeholders

• Understand the practical implications of electrical and electronic circuitry

Required Technical Experience

• Demonstrated experience installing and maintaining VHF and UHF ground-to-air communication equipment

• Familiarity with FAA National Airspace (NAS) communications systems, cabling, and equipment

• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Preferred Technical Skills & System Exposure

Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required:

• Spectrum Analyzer

• Time-Domain Reflectometer

• Signal Generator

• Oscilloscope

• Microwave systems

• Voice Switch systems

• Air Traffic Control systems

• Commercial Driver's License and trailer experience

• Experience operating heavy equipment

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Must be able to independently cover travel-related expenses in advance, which are reimbursed within approximately two weeks through a voucher system

• Must be able to obtain a federal security clearance. Clearance eligibility includes no legal offenses within the past five years, no ongoing legal issues, and honorable discharge if previously having served in the military.

• Associate's Degree or completion of a two-year technical training or certification program in a relevant field, plus a minimum of two years of relevant…