Job Description

Crown is hiring a Communications Electronics Engineer to join our team. This position is 20% travel and will be assigned to a geographical part of the United States, likely in conjunction with FAA regional boundaries.

The Engineer is responsible for:

• Managing radio installation projects from start to finish.
• All 5 project processes (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling and Closing).
• Working with complex telecommunication equipment and facilities and associated broadcasting equipment for air to ground communication.
• Familiarity with switching systems, copper telephone lines, coaxial cable and fiber links.
• Reviewing facility drawings & documents including structural building and plot plans, electrical, Telco and signal flow schematics.
• Providing cost estimates for projects and procuring all installation materials.
• Regular communication with all project stakeholders and managing any change requests.
• Delivering project plans and engineering design packages, risk mitigation, state and federal required work orders and permits.
• Coordinating regularly with the electronic installation team to make sure all requirements are being met and all required materials are on site.
• Working with the facility manger on closing out the project and making sure there are no exceptions to the scope agreement.
• Conducting the initial site survey to determine the current state and condition of each communication facility. This will be used to assess the type and amount of resources involved in the upgrading/construction process.
• Engineering installations at Federal facilities, which will ARTCC, ATCT, BUEC, RCAG, RCL, RCO, RTR, and Mobile Communication Vehicles.
• Acquisition of all project materials.
• Conducting pre-installation meetings.
• Communicating project status and corresponding variances to the project manager and financial analysts.

Engineering may include upgrading or replacement of the following:

• Radio equipment.
• Radio racks
• Telco equipment
• Antennas
• RF cables
• Grounding system
• Junction boxes
• Lightning protection system
• Towers
• Poles
• Platforms
• General facility construction

Qualifications

REQUIRED:

• Must be a US citizen
• B.S. in mechanical or electrical engineering or 6 years’ experience in a related technical field. Equivalent military training may be considered.
• Willing to travel up to 20%
• Ability to climb antenna towers up to 100’
• Able to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
• Must be able to pass government background check
• Must possess credit card with good credit
• Must be able to interview and work in Ontario, California. If more than 50 miles away, can work from home.
• Must possess a valid, current diver's license

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE WOULD ALSO HAVE

• At least 2 years of related experience delivering engineering implementation plans, engineering instructions, computer-aided design drawings.
• Must have a thorough understanding in the use of manual and power tools, test equipment such as communication test set, multi-meter, ohmmeter, power meter, megometer, anritsu, etc.
• Experience working on FAA facilities
• Electrical troubleshooting experience

Rate Range: $35.00 - $57.00/hr on W2

Additional Information

_ Visit: _ www.crownci.com_ _ for additional information about Crown Innovations, Inc.

We offer a competitive benefits package including matching 401K, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, and generous PTO. Crown has been voted one of the best places to work in the Washington, DC area; we built this reputation by hiring great people who value and support the mission of our customers.

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext. 3059.

As a government contractor, most of Crown’s positions require U.S. citizenship.

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor