Telecommunications Field Technician (Palmdale, Ca)

Job Title: Telecommunications Field Technician

Job Code: SAS20231104-99475

Location: Palmdale CA

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L3Harris is looking for a Field Technician to perform installation, maintenance, and repairs to a variety of telecommunications systems, cabling, and other related system equipment at customer locations across an assigned geographic region.

This individual will work closely with the Network Operations Command Center (NOCC) receiving dispatches and service requests supporting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain records on repairs, down time, changes, and updates.
• Fiber
• Cable connectors and replacements (RJ-11,RJ-45, DB-25, V.35, RS-449)
• T1 Testing Specifications, DS3 Testing, Digital Testing (BERT), and Analog VG Testing within Bell Core Standards.
• Multiplexes, Network topology, Frame Relay, Fractional T-1, SONET Network Technology, ATM, Private Line, Voice and Data applications.
• AD and DC including 3 Phase AC.
• Perform basic software troubleshooting and diagnostics, and assist with the setup and configuration of system hardware and software.
• Provide technical support to end-users and install both hardware and software including operating systems, office applications, and computer hardware.
• Periodically climb ladders and step stools, to reach heights of approximately 10 feet (3.05 m), and periodically lift up to 50 lbs (22.67 kg).
• Service various network components and network test instrumentation including:
• JDSU HST, Ameritech AM5XT, Sage 935, Digital Oscilloscope, Halcyon 704A, Para-scope or other T1/DS3 Test sets.
• Responsible for the installation, repair, configuration, test and preventative maintenance of network equipment, telecommunications equipment and computers.
• Serve as the point-of-contact for unresolved problems from the company’s HelpDesk and NOCC.

• May travel up to 100% of the time to remote sites within a 3-hour drive radius of the base location.
• May work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet operational needs and to respond to after-hours emergency calls.

Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6-8 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License, and a satisfactory driving record, as conditions of initial (and continued) employment.

Preferred / Additional Skills:

• Familiar with configuration and operation of the 24VDC & 48 VDC power supplies
• Knowledge on Network+, CCNA, CCNP, CCNA Wireless, A+
• Experience working remotely across a geographically-dispersed team.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $56,500-$104,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.