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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Senior Field Service Technician

Leidos Chesapeake, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$73,450 - $132,775 per year

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Description

Leidos' Defense Systems Land Systems Business Area, RF Systems Division, is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to join its team in Chesapeake, VA. The successful candidate will operate and maintain a complex radar system in the National Capitol Region.

Responsibilities:

  • Install, integrate, configure, and troubleshoot a complex radar system
  • Assemble and troubleshoot electronic systems, including mechanical parts and cable harnesses
  • Perform system integration and checkout of modified and repaired equipment
  • Analyze equipment failures and recommend corrective actions
  • Prepare and submit reports of equipment discrepancies and possible solutions
  • Devise and implement preventive maintenance programs and maintain performance records
  • Keep accurate parts and equipment inventory records
  • Work effectively in a team environment and under minimal supervision in the field
  • Travel and work long hours in adverse weather conditions

Requirements:

  • Active DoD SECRET clearance and U.S. citizenship
  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Formal training in Basic Electronics & Electricity, RF, Digital & Analog principles, and solid-state electronics
  • Testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation experience with digital, analog, and RF level electronics
  • Understanding of military communications systems and encryption devices
  • Proficiency with standard test equipment and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with Linux operating system environment
  • Experience handling and maintaining COMSEC equipment
  • 1+ year Tower climbing experience
  • HVAC maintenance and repair experience

The pay range for this position is $73,450.00 - $132,775.00.

Skills

Required

  • radar systems
  • electronics system installation and maintenance
  • Basic Electronics & Electricity
  • RF theory and principles
  • digital and analog electronics
  • military communications systems
  • encryption devices
  • computer network principles
  • standard test equipment
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to have

  • Linux operating system environment
  • COMSEC equipment
  • Tower climbing
  • HVAC maintenance and repair

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Chesapeake-VA/Senior-Field-Service-Technician_R-00192582

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