Senior Engineering Technician
- Egg Harbor Township, NJ, United States
$100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $100,000 to $115,000 USD / year
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, field engineering, electrical infrastructure, technical systems installation, or related infrastructure deployment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
The Senior Engineering Technician position provides technical support for the FAA Radar System Replacement (RSR) Program, including site surveys, Site-Specific Implementation Plan (SSIP) development, installation support, quality inspections, troubleshooting, commissioning, and return-to-service activities.
Job Duties:
Support engineering activities associated with nationwide FAA Radar System Replacement (RSR) deployments, including:
Engineering & Site Surveys:
- Conduct site surveys to evaluate existing electrical, grounding, telecommunications, and facility infrastructure.
- Support SSIP development and review, including equipment layouts, installation drawings, cable routing, and Bills of Material (BOMs).
- Review engineering documentation for accuracy, constructability, and alignment with existing site conditions.
Installation & Field Engineering Support:
- Provide onsite technical support to installation teams, including troubleshooting, engineering coordination, and discrepancy resolution.
- Inspect installed equipment, RF cabling, grounding, labeling, and communications infrastructure for compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
- Identify and document installation deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and verify completion.
- Assist with hands-on technical installation and rework activities as needed.
Testing, Commissioning & Return to Service:
- Support installation acceptance testing, commissioning, system optimization, and return-to-service readiness activities.
- Assist with power and grounding verification, RF cable inspections, network testing, and technical troubleshooting.
- Coordinate with ASRC engineering and installation teams, Indra/OEM personnel, and FAA stakeholders to resolve testing discrepancies and outstanding punch-list items in support of commissioning and return-to-service activities.
- Support completion of installation acceptance checklists, redlines, and technical closeout documentation.
Education and Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in telecommunications, field engineering, electrical infrastructure, technical systems installation, or related infrastructure deployment.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, business, or a related field, or equivalent technical training and relevant experience, subject to subcontract requirements.
- Experience with electrical power systems, grounding and bonding, telecommunications infrastructure, fiber optics, and network cabling.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, equipment layouts, wiring diagrams, and installation specifications.
- Experience conducting site surveys, supporting engineering documentation, and developing or reviewing BOMs.
- Demonstrated ability to support field troubleshooting, installation quality inspections, and technical discrepancy resolution.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills; ability to work independently and collaborate with field teams.
- Willingness to perform hands-on technical work and travel extensively nationwide, including multiweek deployments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- FAA infrastructure, radar systems, or mission-critical telecommunications experience.
- Knowledge of RF systems, coaxial cabling, communications equipment, and associated test equipment.
- Experience with commissioning, acceptance testing, system cutovers, or return-to-service activities.
- AutoCAD proficiency, engineering redlines, or technical drawing review experience.
- Familiarity with FAA engineering standards and large-scale infrastructure deployments.
Citizenship and Security Requirements:
- US citizen, Green Card holder, or have qualifying non-immigrant work authorization.
- Must have lived in the US for three consecutive years.
- REAL ID-compliant driver's license or ID, or a current US passport.
- Meet federal background investigation requirements for the FAA Public Trust security clearance.
Candidate must reside or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance to Egg Harbor Township, NJ Approximately 50–75% travel
More about this job
Skills
- Documentation
- Technical support
- Troubleshooting
- Regulatory compliance
- Inspection
- Fibre optics
- Read engineering drawings
- Electrical wiring diagrams
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Work independently
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Drafting
- Security regulations