Field Technician 3
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Field Technician 3 for a contract opportunity in Buffalo, NY.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Minimum of 4 years of relevant field technician experience, or an Associate's degree in a technical discipline plus 2 years of related experience.
o Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, including extensive use of hand and power tools.
o Proficient in testing, troubleshooting, and repairing radar, electronic warfare, or commercial RF/digital equipment.
o Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 100% of the time.
o Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (Interim clearance acceptable to start).
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Seeking a highly skilled Field Technician to support our Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) Electronic Warfare product line at multiple United States Air Force bases across the Continental United States (CONUS). This position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge electronic warfare systems, performing critical field upgrades and maintenance at customer sites.
Position Overview:
o As a Field Technician, you will be responsible for installing, operating, maintaining, repairing, and modifying JTE equipment and associated subsystems. Your expertise will ensure optimal performance of integrated radar, electronic warfare, and digital RF systems. Key duties include troubleshooting, executing engineering change installations, conducting system upgrades, and providing technical support on-site to meet mission requirements.
o While the primary home base for this position is Buffalo, NY, we offer flexibility for candidates to negotiate an alternative home base location. Field Service Representatives based in Buffalo may be assigned local site support or other tasks during periods without travel assignments. Those based outside Buffalo will not have remote assignments during downtime and will remain at their personal residence until deployed to customer sites. Travel to customer locations across the United States will be coordinated to allow the FSR to travel directly between sites or from their home base as appropriate.
Key Responsibilities:
o Deploy to multiple USAF installations across both the CONUS and OCONUS to upgrade and maintain JTE systems.
o Analyze system performance, diagnose faults, and implement corrective actions promptly.
o Conduct installation of engineering modifications and system enhancements in coordination with engineering teams.
o Operate and maintain a range of electronic and RF test equipment including multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power meters.
o Maintain clear documentation and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
o Associate's or higher technical degree with 4+ years of customer-facing field support experience.
o Prior experience with JTE or CEESIM systems.
o Training from U.S. military electronic warfare or RF schools preferred.
o Strong background in radar, EW systems, and RF electronics diagnostics.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
o Physically capable of lifting and positioning equipment up to 50 lbs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High School Diploma/GED is required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
5/40 workweek. While the primary home base for this position is Buffalo, NY, we offer flexibility for candidates to negotiate an alternative home base location. Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 100% of the time.
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: Buffalo, NY
Rate: Up to $55.76 DOE
Duration: 6 months
Input Date: 06/10/2026
Attention: Carl May
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: cmay@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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