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Leidos’ Defense Business Area, RF Systems Division, is seeking a Field Service Technician to join our team in our Chesapeake, VA, office to operate and maintain a complex radar system. This position will require the candidate to currently possess an active DOD – Secret Security Clearance. The field technician will work closely with Leidos engineers to operate and maintain a radar system and identify issues that require frequent travel to remote facilities to implement repair or replacement of system equipment.

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Primary Responsibilities

Field Service Technicians must be able to:

• Install, integrate, configure, initialize, administer, operate, deploy, troubleshoot, maintain and repair a complex radar system.

• Assemble and troubleshoot electronic systems, mechanically integrated parts, cable harnesses, RF coaxial and fiber optic cables, and electronic and computer chassis.

• Perform System Integration and Checkout of modified and repaired equipment.

• Analyze equipment failures to determine root cause to then recommend and implement corrective action.

• Prepare and submit reports of equipment discrepancies and possible solutions, devise and implement preventive maintenance programs, and actively keep performance and maintenance records on equipment configuration.

• Keep accurate parts and equipment inventory records.

• Be self-motivated and able to work effectively both in a team environment and under minimal supervision in the field.

• Be willing to travel and work long hours and work in adverse weather conditions.

• Be willing and physically able to obtain a tower climber certification and climb cellular towers in support of equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.

Basic Qualifications  

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years civilian or military training and hands-on experience in relevant electronics system installation and maintenance such as radar systems, electronic countermeasure systems, electronic warfare systems or radio communications systems.

• Formal training in Basic Electronics & Electricity (RF, Digital & Analog principles), solid state electronics and RF theory and principles.

• Testing, troubleshooting and evaluation experience with digital, analog and RF level electronics.

• Understanding and knowledge of military communications systems and encryption devices.

• Understanding and knowledge of basic computer network (LAN/WAN) principles.

• Proficiency with standard test equipment such as multi-meters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers to test and troubleshoot electronic hardware.

• Basic knowledge of electrical multi-pin connectors and the repair of same.

• Personal Computer knowledge with experience in word processing and spreadsheet creation, and technical writing skills to update documentation, maintain records and create reports to Program Management.

• Proficiency with general hand and electrical tools.

• Proficiency using Windows and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Position will frequently require lifting and moving products and parts weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds, standing, walking, sitting, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs, climbing cellular towers, and working in small, restricted areas throughout the workday in both indoor and outdoor locations.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Must be a US Citizen possess and maintain an active DoD SECRET clearance.

• Must be a resident of Chesapeake, VA or willing to locate to the Chesapeake, VA area.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with using the Linux operating system environment. Proficiency navigating the operating system and executing programs from the command line.

• Experience handling and maintaining COMSEC equipment to include Inline Network Encryptors (e.g., KG-175, KG-250, etc.), Inline Media Encryptors / Data at Rest equipment, and Simple Key Loaders (SKLs).

• 1 year Tower climbing experience to include installation, replacement, and repair of tower antenna systems

• HVAC maintenance and repair experience

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The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.