Akima · 11 hours ago
Engineering Technician I (Travel)
Akima is a company that focuses on federal projects while supporting its shareholder communities in Alaska. They are seeking an Engineering Technician I to perform troubleshooting, repair, refurbishment, and installation services for electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment, ensuring reliability and serviceability in accordance with FAA standards.
ConstructionConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyLogisticsManagement ConsultingSupply Chain ManagementTechnical Support
Responsibilities
NAVAID antenna and component repair and overhaul
Rotary joint and drive motor troubleshooting and repair
Circuit board testing and repair
Production and repair of electronic cables and wire harnesses. Performing equipment performance analyses, and information collection and reporting
Performing equipment adjustment, testing, and certification
Installation of equipment and components, and modifications
Installation and maintenance of NAS Radomes
Structural inspection of towers and tower components at heights in excess of 50 feet, but not to exceed 750 feet
Maintenance on the inside and outside of tower structures at heights in excess of 50 feet, but not to exceed 750 feet
Labor includes, but not limited to, installation, removal and maintenance of communication antennae, surveillance systems, safety wire, tower guy wire pull-off shackles and tower obstruction lighting systems
Moderate lifting and carrying (50 lbs.), straight pushing and pulling, reaching above shoulders, use of fingers and both hands required, walking and standing, repeated bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling (use of both legs and arms), operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, both eyes required with depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted)
Attend all Training Classes as required to maintain sufficient knowledge of repair procedures for all systems
Support Preventive Maintenance, (PM’s) on FAA and interagency systems, in accordance with local and FAA policy and procedures
Support Corrective Maintenance, (CM’s) on FAA and interagency systems in accordance with local and FAA policy and procedures
Perform basic troubleshooting of electronic/electro-mechanical systems to include fault isolation, removal, and replacement of failed Line Replaceable Units, (LRU’s) required to return the system to full operational capability. Training, procedures, or guidance will be provided
Prepare FAA and interagency assets for shipment to and from field site, vendor locations and/or Federal Aviation Administration Logistic Center, (FAALC)
Enters time into Data Collection and Reporting System (DCRS) daily to ensure timely billing of hours
Keeps Crew Leads informed of assigned tasks and status
Tower Climbing / Work at heights in excess of 50’
Performing corrosion control and prevention
Operation of equipment such as boom man lifts and motorized forklifts. Working from ropes at heights
Installation of electronic and mechanical systems and components on NAS and Inter-Agency systems
Due to the limitations of fall protection gear, the minimum weight for an applicant is 125lbs, the maximum weight is 290lbs
Position requires traveling, up to 70%, and may entail emergency call outs for corrective maintenance as required
Assisting in producing, reviewing, revising, and interpreting technical documents; assisting in designing, fabricating, assembling, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical, electronic, and mechanical systems, subsystems, components, test fixtures, and prototypes. developing and performing equipment and component adjustment, test, and certification processes; and in installing equipment and modifications
Qualification
Required
Minimum High School Diploma/GED with completion of formal technical training courses
Due to safety and operational requirements mandated by our government customer, all engineering technicians are required to successful complete a physical fitness evaluation, which includes specific weight restrictions of minimum 125lbs and maximum of 290lbs
NACI Clearance - ability to obtain Public Trust
Estimated Monthly Travel required for this position: 70%
A valid driver's license is required
Must possess TWO forms of unexpired identification to meet eligibility requirements
One Primary form of government-issued identification, selected from the following: Valid REAL ID-compliant driver's license or state-issued ID card, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation ID Card, U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card, Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551), U.S. Military or U.S. Military dependent's ID Card with photograph, U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card
One secondary form of identification, such as: Social security card, Original or certified copy of a birth certificate, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship or Naturalization, Voter registration card
Preferred
Rope repelling / on rope work at heights
Specialized knowledge of FAA systems, equipment, procedures, and operations is highly desired
Installation of electronic and mechanical systems and components
Preventative maintenance and replacement of tower, radome and cab glass components
Experience with operation of boom man lifts
Experience with operation of motorized forklift
Ability to work at heights
Completion of trip reports
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Competitive pay
Growth opportunities
Excellent retirement options
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
Funding
Current Stage
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Huntsville/Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau
2025-10-23
2025-09-19
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