Fiber Technician -Jr Level

A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking experienced APC Field Technicians to perform hands-on installation, verification, and legacy system disposition activities supporting device deployments at FAA sites for the FAA Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS) Program. The Technician provides direct field execution support including cabling, power verification, hardware mounting, and documentation updates in operational FAA environments.

This position supports ACLS Fiber Ring Headend Equipment Replacement activities under BNATCS, including fiber termination, patching, testing, and commissioning at FAA airport interface endpoints. The Technician must be qualified to work with single-mode fiber infrastructure in operational NAS environments and support short-duration outages coordinated with FAA Technical Operations

The position requires advanced technical expertise in electronics systems, structured cabling, power verification, and field execution within operational FAA environments, with close coordination among Program Management, Engineering Services, Technical Operations, vendors, and site personnel to ensure compliance with FAA standards and safe continuity of air traffic operations.

Responsibilities:

Fiber Installation & Termination

• Perform single-mode fiber termination at Airport Cable Loop Systems ACLS headend equipment.
• Install, terminate, and label fiber optic patch panels and jumpers.
• Perform fusion splicing or mechanical splicing as required (if applicable to scope).
• Conduct OTDR testing, light level testing, and continuity verification.
• Document fiber test results in accordance with FAA documentation standards.
• Support short-duration outage execution and restoration validation.
• Verify fiber routing, bend radius compliance, and cable management.
• Coordinate with FAA Technical Operations during cutovers and testing.

Installation Execution

• Install hardware, mount equipment, and connect power and network interfaces.
• Perform structured cabling terminations and labeling.
• Verify grounding and bonding compliance.
• Conduct continuity and connectivity testing.

Technical Installation Readiness & Verification

• Perform independent technical verification of power, grounding, and interconnect cabling to confirm compliance with approved designs, equipment specifications, and site requirements.
• Validate wiring accuracy, labeling, continuity, and terminations in preparation for equipment installation and activation.
• Document test results and verification outcomes and update designated program repositories or fusion hubs to ensure traceability and readiness for FAA acceptance.

Post-Site Survey & Field Execution Support

• Support post-site survey activities by validating survey findings, identifying technical discrepancies, and assisting with remediation planning to bring sites to an install-ready condition.
• Coordinate on-site activities with Facilities Key Personnel (KP), Engineering Services, Technical Operations (Tech Ops), Air Traffic personnel, and vendors.
• Provide technical oversight during vendor installation or remediation activities to ensure adherence to FAA standards and approved plans.

Legacy Decommissioning & Disposition Support

• Support physical removal of decommissioned legacy equipment, including associated cabling, racks, and peripheral components, following FAA-approved procedures.
• Assist with packaging, staging, and preparation of equipment for transfer, reuse, or environmentally compliant disposal.
• Validate equipment inventories, serial numbers, and configurations prior to shipment or disposal and assist with required disposition documentation.

Safety, Security & Compliance

• Perform all work in accordance with FAA safety, security, and site-specific access requirements.
• Ensure activities minimize operational impact to air traffic services and comply with environmental and property management requirements.
• Maintain accurate, auditable records of technical work performed, discrepancies identified, and corrective actions completed.

Reporting & Documentation

• Provide timely inputs to site execution reports, installation oversight records, and disposition documentation.
• Support preparation of deliverables requiring technical verification entries, installation coordination records, and final disposition completion documentation.

Skills Required:

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, or a related discipline (or equivalent military or field experience).
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience as an electronics technician supporting complex communications, radar, or mission-critical systems.
• Demonstrated experience performing power, cabling, and interconnect verification in operational environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and installation plans.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail in safety-critical environments.
• Proficiency using test equipment (e.g., multimeters, cable testers, continuity testers).
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Skills Preferred:

• Prior experience supporting FAA, DoD, or other Federal aviation or critical infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with Voice Communication Systems (VCS), VoIP-based communications, or air traffic control support systems.
• Experience supporting system cutovers, decommissioning, or legacy system disposition activities.
• OSHA safety training or equivalent field safety certifications.

Work Environment & Travel

• Work is primarily performed on-site at FAA facilities across the NAS, with additional work at contractor or integrator facilities as required.
• Position requires frequent nationwide travel to FAA sites in support of surveys, remediation, installation readiness, and disposition execution.

Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.

The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.

At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.