Field Technician

Field Technician

V2X is growing! V2X is looking for a Staff Tech, Engineering Services to join our team!

V2X is currently seeking a candidate for a Field Technician to work on the Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (PIDS) program. This Field Technician performs a wide variety of tasks in support of ongoing fielded systems preventative and corrective maintenance, major systems component installation, field maintenance and repair. In particular, the position will be required to perform the following tasks:

• Fixed and Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) camera systems installation, testing, integration, and troubleshooting
• Radar systems testing and troubleshooting
• Fence sensor systems installation, testing, integration, and troubleshooting
• Video Motion Detection (VMD) installation, testing, configuration, and calibration
• Video encoder installation, testing, configuration, and calibration
• Modification, test, and/or troubleshooting of electronics conversion boxes at sensor poles
• Modification, test, and/or troubleshooting of node boxes
• Build/modification of test cables
• Set up, build, or otherwise create specific test stations as needed in configuring, testing, or troubleshooting various electronic components
• Computer workstation troubleshooting
• Power supplies and uninterruptable power supplies systems testing and troubleshooting

The candidate must live in the New York City / Northern New Jersey metro area and be able to work from our offices at either the Newark, LaGuardia, or JFK airports. A 24/7 on call rotation is a requirement for this position.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated field service hands on experience in Electrical/Electronic Circuitry
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, test, repair and service technical equipment and Electronic Components
• Demonstrated ability to Read and Interpret technical drawings, schematics and blueprints
• General test equipment knowledge (voltmeter, power supplies, inclinometers, GSP devices, etc.)
• Structured cabling experience
• Fiber Optic cabling test and repair (Certification is a plus)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A valid driver's license and safe driving skills. (Class B CDL is a plus, but can be obtained after hire)
• Four years of proven experience in the electrical/electronics, fiber optics.
• Three years' systems troubleshooting experience/operation in a windows environment and device troubleshooting experience.
• Individual must be able to work at heights on building to service equipment using various hydraulic and electrical lift equipment such as 60 feet to 80 bucket trucks, platform trucks and scissor lifts.
• Individual must be able to obtain a Port Authority SWAC clearance (Security), as well as SIDA badging on individual airports.

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with mobile communications tools and applications
• Knowledge of security alarm systems, components and various CCTV systems
• Ability to train or mentor other technicians

Education Requirements:

• A two-year technical degree, an accredited apprenticeship program or the equivalent in a technical field.

Equal Opportunity Employer