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Communication Electronics Installation Technician Job at Crown Innovations, Inc.

Crown Innovations, Inc., New York, NY, United States


Communications Electronics Installation Technician
100% Travel | United States | Full-Time

Job Description
Crown is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Communications Electronics Installation Technician to support our floating electronics installation crew. This position requires 100% travel across the United States, often aligned with FAA regional boundaries. This role extends beyond traditional electronics work. The selected candidate must be capable of installing and integrating a complete communications facility, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems. While not initially designated as a formal lead role, this position offers significant opportunity for growth and increasing leadership responsibility based on performance. The technician may serve as a key on-site resource, interfacing directly with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel while supporting installation and construction crews in the field.

Key Responsibilities
Communications System Installation & Integration

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

Infrastructure & Physical Buildout

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 connectionsInstall and assemble equipment racks, cable trays, and electrical conduit

Ensure proper infrastructure to support the communication system

Engineering, Compliance & FAA Interface

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

Required Technical Experience

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)

Preferred Technical Skills & System Exposure

Spectrum Analyzer

Time-Domain Reflectometer

Signal GeneratorOscilloscope

Microwave systems

Voice Switch systems

Air Traffic Control systems

Commercial Driver’s License and trailer experience

Experience operating heavy equipment

Minimum Required Qualifications

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.

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

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

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

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

Schedule & Travel
Typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Must be able to work non-standard hours depending on site requirements. This is a 100% travel position.

Compensation
Hourly Rate Range: $20.00 to $49.00 per hour (W2)

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.

Crown complies with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The listed compensation range represents the good faith salary range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, geographic considerations, and business needs.

Benefits

401K with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO

About Us
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.

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext. 3068.

As a government contractor, most positions require U.S. citizenship.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

EOE: Vets/Disability

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In Summary: Crown is seeking a Communications Electronics Installation Technician to support our floating electronics installation crew . This position requires 100% travel across the United States, often aligned with FAA regional boundaries . The technician may serve as a key on-site resource, interfacing directly with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel while supporting installation and construction crews in the field .

En Español: Técnico de instalación electrónica de comunicaciones 100% Viaje ⋆ Estados Unidos ✓ Descripción del trabajo a tiempo completo Crown está buscando un técnico altamente motivado y calificado en instalación electrónica de comunicación para apoyar a nuestro equipo flotante. Este puesto requiere viajar al 100% por los Estados Unidos, a menudo alineados con las fronteras regionales de la FAA. El técnico puede servir como un recurso clave en el lugar, interactúando directamente con el personal de FAA del tráfico aéreo y las operaciones técnicas mientras apoya a los equipos de instalación y construcción en el campo. Responsabilidades claves Sistema de comunicaciones Instalación e integración Instalar, configurar, alinear, probar y solucionar problemas bajo la guía de radios VHF y UHF y sistemas de comunicación asociados Establecimiento y soporte Equipo de control de radio (RCE) Conectar e integrar requisitos de Telco incluyendo Servicios Teléctricos Comerciales, RCL, Cables de Campo y Fibra Installar nuevos circuitos de radio, radios y otros equipos equipados por el gobierno Desarrollar y deshacerse correctamente de equipos de comunicación heredados Realizar lecturas electrónicas y ensayos eléctricos requeridos Encuentros necesarios para generar información aérea Los miembros del equipo de administración de servicios técnicos de la FAA Performanzas y procedimientos de gestión de tráfego AFRD Proveer y proveer esquemas Técnicos de conexión telefónico y ingeniería de EE. El ciudadano debe poseer una licencia de conducir válida Debe poder cubrir por adelantado los gastos relacionados con viajes, que se reembolsan aproximadamente en dos semanas a través de un sistema de cupones Debe poder obtener una autorización de seguridad federal. La elegibilidad para la autorización incluye no haber cometido infracciones legales dentro de los últimos cinco años, ningún problema legal en curso y descarga honorable si ha servido previamente en el ejército. La compensación se determina en función de la experiencia, las calificaciones, la ubicación geográfica y consideraciones internas de equidad. Crown cumple con todas las leyes aplicables estatales y locales sobre transparencia salarial. El rango de indemnización listado representa el rango salarial de buena fe para este puesto al momento del envío. La remuneración real se basará en experiencia, cualificaciones, consideraciones geográficas y necesidades empresariales. Beneficios 401K con planes médicos integrales, odontológicos y comerciales (W2) PTO About Us Crown Innovations es un líder reconocido en investigación, desarrollo e ingeniería de tráfico, con una profunda experiencia en administración aérea, encuesta, gestión informada de datos de vida para el ciclo de decisión, mantenimiento de infraestructura y modernización, tecnologías emergentes y sistemas de datos (NAS). Estamos a la vanguardia para permitir la integración segura y eficiente de sistemas de aeronaves no tripuladas (UAS) y movilidad aérea avanzada (AAM) en el NAS, al tiempo que apoyamos los esfuerzos de modernización de infraestructura a través de soluciones robustas de gestión de datos del ciclo de vida. Ya sea avanzar conceptos innovadores de tráfico aéreo, mejorar el rendimiento operativo o habilitar el futuro de la movilidade aérea urbana, Crown se compromete a dar forma a un paisaje de infraestructuras más seguro, inteligente y eficaz.