Communications Electronics Installation Technician - Alaska
$41,600–$101,920 year
On-siteAnchorage, Alaska, United States
Anchorage, Alaska, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$41,600–$101,920 yearMedium
Full TimeMedium
Job Summary
Install, configure, align, test, and maintain VHF and UHF radios, Radio Control Equipment, and complete communications systems including infrastructure, grounding, and fiber optics. Run, terminate, and test coaxial cabling while installing equipment racks, junction boxes, and antennas. Interpret engineering schematics and blueprints to implement approved field modifications, coordinate frequency outages with FAA personnel, and generate Facility Reference Data Files. Troubleshoot electrical and electronic circuitry to resolve installation issues in geographically isolated environments. Operate largely independently as an on-site Subject Matter Expert, working Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM with approximately 25% travel throughout Alaska.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
- Ability to obtain and maintain required federal background investigation or security clearance
- Associate's Degree, Electronics Degree, completion of a two-year technical training or certification program in a relevant field, or at least five years of directly related electronics installation/fabrication experience
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited onsite supervision
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and solve technical problems in geographically isolated environments
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, customers, management, and government stakeholders
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment
- Ability to travel approximately 25% throughout the state of Alaska
- Ability to work non-standard hours when required based on project or site needs
- Ability to independently cover travel-related expenses in advance
- Must be physically capable of safely performing the essential functions of the position
- Ability to stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and work in one position for extended periods
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds
- Ability to move objects weighing up to approximately 350 pounds using a hand truck, pallet jack, or similar equipment
- Ability to climb and work at heights exceeding 60 feet
- Ability to perform tower climbs when required for installation of junction boxes, cabling, antennas, lightning protection, and grounding systems
- Ability to perform work in geographically isolated and potentially challenging field environments
- Ability to occasionally perform work under severe time constraints with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated experience installing, fabricating, maintaining, or supporting Military, Federal, FAA, or Commercial radio and electronic communications equipment
- Experience installing or supporting FAA National Airspace System (NAS) communications systems, cabling, and equipment
- Working knowledge of VHF and UHF AM radios, including software, alignment, and system setup
- Experience setting up and supporting Radio Control Equipment (RCE)
- Understanding of Telco requirements, including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics
- Ability to take electronic baseline readings and generate Facility Reference Data Files (FRDF) in accordance with FAA Technical Handbooks and tolerances
- Experience interfacing with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel during installation activities
- Ability to follow engineering packages and implement approved field changes as required
- Strong understanding of electrical and electronic circuitry
- Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Demonstrated troubleshooting ability involving electrical and electronic equipment
- Proficiency using manual and power tools
- Experience using common electronic test equipment, including multimeters, ohmmeters, power meters, oscilloscopes, or similar equipment
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Must be able to obtain and maintain any required federal background investigation or security clearance
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Spectrum Analyzer
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Time-Domain Reflectometry
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Signal Generator
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Oscilloscope
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: UHF/VHF radio alignment
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Microwave systems
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Voice Switch systems
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Air Traffic Control systems
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: FAA NAS communications environments
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Experience pulling trailers
- Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required: Heavy equipment operation experience
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