Field Service Technician

Summary:

We are seeking a Field Service Installation Lead Technician to lead the installation, integration, and verification of complex military communication systems, with a strong emphasis on shipboard and naval environments. This role owns installation efforts from planning through execution, ensures compliance with safety and military standards, and serves as the technical lead onsite during field operations. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring extensive travel, direct customer interaction, and close collaboration with project and program management teams to ensure technical, schedule, and contractual success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as Installation Lead for communication systems, managing activities from pre‑planning through final system acceptance.
• Create and maintain installation plans, procedures, drawings, and technical deliverables in compliance with contractual and military requirements.
• Develop, plan, and execute System Operation Verification Tests (SOVTs) to validate system performance and operational readiness.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA safety standards and applicable military regulations during installation and test activities.
• Support Project and Program Managers by identifying, analyzing, and resolving technical, schedule, and execution risks.
• Lead platform integration and upgrade efforts, particularly in shipboard, shipyard, and military operating environments.
• Produce detailed installation and service reports, accurately documenting work performed, test results, issues, and corrective actions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to communication and navigation systems, implementing effective field fixes as needed.
• Manage day‑to‑day execution of DoD projects, ensuring work remains on schedule and within scope.
• Coordinate and direct onsite vendors and subcontractors to ensure smooth and compliant execution of installation activities.
• Mentor and guide junior technicians, providing technical leadership and reinforcing best practices.
• Interpret and apply military standards, procedures, and documentation requirements throughout installation and testing activities.
• Populate and maintain required military forms, records, and project documentation.
• Operate independently and as part of a distributed team, maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and professionalism.

Qualifications:

• Active Secret clearance
• Valid passport with ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience leading field installations or teams, preferably in military shipboard environments
• At least 3 years of experience supporting DoD programs involving communication systems RDT&E
• Proven experience managing day‑to‑day DoD project execution
• Experience working with military standards, procedures, and documentation
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat for technical documentation
• Experience coordinating and directing vendors and subcontractors
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods

Additional Qualifications:

• Prior Military Occupational Specialty experience:
  • Army: 25H, 25S, 25U
  • USMC: 0600, 2800
  • Or equivalent communications roles in other branches
• Hands‑on experience with:
  • SINCGARS
  • Blue Force Tracker (BFT)
  • DAGR
  • Other tactical communication or navigation systems
• Experience in shipboard, shipyard, shipbuilding, or naval systems environments
• Experience supporting platform integration and system upgrade programs
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Master Certification in Project Management
• Experience aligning workflows with Microsoft Project schedules

Work Environment & Travel:

• Primarily remote when not deployed
• Travel up to 80–90%, based on project needs and home location
• Work conducted in shipboard, shipyard, construction, and operational military environments
• Hands‑on installation and troubleshooting in industrial and confined spaces
• Regular interaction with tools, cabling, racks, and technical equipment
• Strict adherence to OSHA safety regulations and military standards
• Use of standard productivity and collaboration tools:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Project

This is a Contract position based out of Hampton, VA.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $32 - $45