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About the Role
Crown is seeking a Communications Electronics Installation Technician to support a floating electronics installation crew. This role involves installing and integrating complete communications facilities, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems. The technician will serve as a key on-site resource, interfacing with FAA personnel and supporting installation crews.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, align, test, and troubleshoot VHF and UHF radios and associated communication systems
- Setup and support Radio Control Equipment (RCE)
- Connect and integrate Telco requirements including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics
- Install new radio racks, radios, and other Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
- Remove and properly dispose of legacy communications equipment
- Perform baseline electronic readings and generate required documentation including FRDF in accordance with FAA Technical Handbooks
- Perform electronics testing procedures and coordinate frequency outages
- Mount and install antennas
- Run and terminate coaxial cables and other communication cabling
- Install and test grounding systems and implement surge protection measures
- Perform basic electrical wiring and connections
- Install and assemble equipment racks, cable trays, and electrical conduit
- Ensure proper infrastructure to support the communication system
- Read, interpret, and implement engineering diagrams, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams
- Follow provided engineering packages and participate in required field modifications
- Participate in pre-installation meetings
- Interface with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations during installations
- Work confidently in geographically isolated environments and create solutions to unique on-site challenges
- Provide guidance and support to other installation and construction crew members
- Communicate effectively with team members, management, and stakeholders
- Understand the practical implications of electrical and electronic circuitry
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Must be able to independently cover travel-related expenses in advance, which are reimbursed within approximately two weeks through a voucher system
- Must be able to obtain a federal security clearance. Clearance eligibility includes no legal offenses within the past five years, no ongoing legal issues, and honorable discharge if previously having served in the military.
Skills
- Demonstrated experience installing and maintaining VHF and UHF ground-to-air communication equipment
- Familiarity with FAA National Airspace (NAS) communications systems, cabling, and equipment
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Spectrum Analyzer
- Time-Domain Reflectometer
- Signal Generator
- Oscilloscope
- Microwave systems
- Voice Switch systems
- Air Traffic Control systems
- Commercial Driver’s License and trailer experience
- Experience operating heavy equipment
- Ability to generate required FAA documentation including FRDF
- Setup capability for Radio Control Equipment (RCE)
- Understanding of Telco requirements including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics
- Ability to stand, sit, crouch, and work in one position for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and move up to 350 lbs with hand truck or pallet jack
- Ability to climb and work at heights exceeding 60 feet
- Ability to occasionally perform work under severe time restraints
- Must be in good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness assessment if required
Location
- United States
Work Type
- Full-Time
- 100% Travel
Experience Level
- Associate’s Degree or completion of a two-year technical training or certification program in a relevant field, plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Associate’s Degree or completion of a two-year technical training or certification program in a relevant field
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 to $49.00 per hour (W2)
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
About the Company
- Crown Innovations is a recognized leader in research, development, and engineering, with deep expertise in air traffic management, survey administration, lifecycle data management for informed decision-making, infrastructure sustainment and modernization, emerging technologies, and National Airspace System (NAS) integration.
- For over 30 years, we have supported a diverse portfolio of clients—including the FAA, NASA, the Energy Information Administration (EIA), state and local governments, and commercial organizations such as the Ohio and North Carolina Departments of Transportation.
- As a prime contractor on several high-impact federal programs, Crown offers comprehensive capabilities in engineering, strategic planning, data analytics, software development, modeling and simulation, and regulatory compliance.
- We are at the forefront of enabling the safe and efficient integration of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) into the NAS, while also supporting infrastructure modernization efforts through robust lifecycle data management solutions.
- Whether advancing innovative air traffic concepts, enhancing operational performance, or enabling the future of urban air mobility, Crown is committed to shaping a safer, smarter, and more efficient infrastructure landscape.
- Crown has consistently been voted one of the best places to work in the Washington, DC area.
Equal Opportunity
- Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
- EOE: Vets/Disability