Engineering Technician II

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Technical Support Services Contract 5 (T5) to Parsons in April 2023. Parsons is the prime contractor. This $1.8+ billion contract has a 4-year base period with two 3-year options. The statement of work includes a variety of activities that support the FAA's Capital Investment Plan (CIP) and certain reimbursable programs, the FAA Next Gen Program, national security programs and aviation safety.

Specifically, work includes site selection and engineering, construction, environmental and fire/life safety, equipment installation and testing, drafting, contract surveillance, and other technical services as required. Work is performed across the nation in each of the FAA's nine regions as well as the Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and the Technical Center in Atlantic City, New Jersey and in several U.S. territories.

An average staff of 500 with a peak staff over 650 supports this contract, in addition to those subcontractors who perform construction work.

The SCA - Engineering Technician serves as an experienced field technician supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the TSSC-5 contract. This position performs installation, modification, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on a variety of electronic systems and equipment that support the National Airspace System (NAS).

The Engineering Technician works under limited supervision, following established procedures, technical documentation, and FAA directives. The technician may work independently on routine or moderately complex tasks and supports senior technicians or engineers on more complex systems and activities.

• Navigation aids (NAVAIDS)
• Communications systems (VHF/UHF, data/voice)
• Surveillance and support systems
• Associated power, grounding, and control equipment

• Use standard test equipment (digital multimeters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Follow step‑by‑step troubleshooting guides, fault isolation procedures, and technical manuals
• Escalate complex or recurring issues to crew lead, FAA counterparts, and project management.

• Schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnect drawings
• Equipment manuals, technical orders, and job plans
• FAA orders, work instructions, and site‑specific procedures

• Support pre‑installation checks and site preparation
• Install racks, cabinets, and equipment per drawings and installation standards
• Route, terminate, label, and test cables (coax, fiber, copper) under guidance
• Assist with system power‑up, basic alignment, and functional testing

• Configure and operate standard electronic test instruments
• Perform basic measurements, alignments, and performance checks
• Maintain proper calibration and handle equipment in accordance with procedure

• Complete maintenance logs, service tickets, and test forms
• Record parts used, corrective actions taken, and test results
• Provide redline/as‑built information to senior technicians or engineers