Field Service Technician

Description

The Security & Transportation Technology Business Unit has an opening for a Field Service Technician in support of sustainment contracts for mission critical Reveal, Reduced Size Explosive Detection Systems (RSEDS), Vehicle and Cargo Inspection Systems (VACIS) and Exploranium, Radiation Portal Monitor (RPM) systems in support of customers like Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) and national laboratories. 

Locations of work will vary between domestic and international job sites to include airports, land ports & seaports of entry and government test facilities or other commercial sites to install and support system deployment and equipment upgrade activities.  Travel commitment is 75% or more depending on the type of project.

Primary Responsibilities

• Equipment installations
• Equipment technical refresh projects/system upgrades
• Equipment relocations
• Software upgrades
• Equipment decommissions.
• System testing using established procedures and witnessed by government and commercial customers.
• Completion and submittal of equipment specific test plans
• Strong motivational, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task, work accurately and with attention to detail in a Field Service environment
• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, system manuals and technical directives for troubleshooting purposes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and cooperative skills to be able to work within a team environment.
• The candidates must be physically able to lift, carry & transport heavy equipment up to 50lbs, climb ladders and work at heights above 15’ using mobile elevated work platforms (MEWP).
• Provide routine status updates by email to keep management apprised of job completion status and potential issues. 
• Provide completion documentation following completion of the job.
• Capable of learning our inventory management system (Costpoint) to query products Bills of Material and look up part numbers to be ordered.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to pass TSA/CBP suitability background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma with 2 - 4 years’ prior relevant experience. Associates Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and/or Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background
  check.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license to support domestic travel.
• Must be able to obtain a US Passport to support OCONUS travel.
• Experience with MS Office, Windows XP/7/10, E-mail applications (Outlook), Intel-based PCs, servers and basic to intermediate IT knowledge.
• Experience with networking equipment setup, configuration, and troubleshooting (switch/router, fiber optic, copper connections).
• Candidate must be able to work well with a wide variety of end users (novice to experienced), have a good demeanor, and excellent communications skills. 
• Candidate will always present themselves in a professional manner while on the job site. 
• Certified forklift and aerial lift operator.
• Experience with rigging and material handling.
• Basic understating of OSHA standards and practices.
• Must be able to work outdoors and in all types of weather conditions.

Pay Range:

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 46,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

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Commitment to Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.