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Leidos

Field Technician

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$40K - $72K/yr

* Leidos is seeking a dynamic Field Technician to provide on-site customer (FAA) installations ... Provide roving site support installation services as well as assisting in the development and ...

Leidos

Field Technician

Chesapeake, VA · On-site

$40K - $72K/yr

* Leidos is seeking a dynamic Field Technician to provide on-site customer (FAA) installations ... Provide roving site support installation services as well as assisting in the development and ...

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As of Sep 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for roving field technician in the United States is $23.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $25.96 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Roving Field Technicians are specialized professionals who travel between different job sites to install, maintain, or repair equipment and systems. Unlike standard field technicians who may be assigned to a single location, 'roving' technicians are mobile and often cover a broad geographical area. Their work can involve troubleshooting technical issues, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring that equipment is operating efficiently. Roving Field Technicians need strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and the ability to work independently in various environments.

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Roving Field Technicians often encounter the challenge of working in diverse and sometimes unpredictable environments, ranging from urban offices to remote outdoor sites. Adapting quickly to new locations, troubleshooting equipment issues on the spot, and managing time efficiently across multiple service calls are all common aspects of the role. To prepare, it's important to develop strong problem-solving skills, stay organized, and maintain clear communication with both your team and customers. Investing in ongoing technical training and familiarizing yourself with the latest tools and safety protocols can also help you stay ahead in this dynamic field.

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To thrive as a Roving Field Technician, you need strong troubleshooting abilities, technical expertise in equipment repair or maintenance, and typically a relevant technical diploma or certification. Familiarity with diagnostic tools, mobile work order systems, and often specific manufacturer certifications are important for efficient field operations. Excellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication set standout technicians apart. These skills and qualities ensure timely resolution of issues, high customer satisfaction, and reliability in varied and often unpredictable field environments.

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Field Technician

Chesapeake, VA • On-site

Leidos
IT Services • 10K+ employees
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$40K - $72K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

  • Leidos is seeking a dynamic Field Technician to provide on-site customer (FAA) installations, upgrades and modifications in support of both existing and new hardware, software, network configurations and new system initiatives for all sites within the area of responsibility.
    Travel: This position requires near continuous travel throughout the continental United States. Travel is estimated to be around 75%-90% of the time. When candidates aren't traveling they will be working in the Chesapeake, VA office.

    Field Technician Responsibilities:

    • Perform a variety of installation functions for premises cabling systems such as CAT5, CAT6 and fiber optic, associated with the Federal Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Systems.
    • Installation of equipment, including but not limited to processors, switches, routers, seismic anchoring systems.
    • Provide roving site support installation services as well as assisting in the development and ensuring adherence to area-wide procedural/policy changes.
    • Achieve day to day objectives consisting of tasks that are typically routine, with some deviation from standard practice or procedure.
    • Provide on-site customer (FAA) installations, upgrades and modifications in support of both existing and new hardware, cabling, software, network configurations and new system initiatives for all sites within the area of responsibility.
    • Works well under moderate supervision for routine task.
    • Ability to resolve Routine problems and issues, without clearly prescribed solutions.
    • Checks and makes minor adjustments to work methods to solve problems.
    • Communicates with colleagues and customer within own project/work area to obtain or provide information requiring some explanation or interpretation.
    • Has substantial understanding of job requirements and overall function.
    • Continuously travel (75%-90%) based on current schedules, to perform installations throughout the United States.

    Required Qualifications:

    • High School diploma or equivalent experience/combined education with additional technical training equivalent to a technical associate's degree witha minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
    • Must have extensive experience with premise cabling, specifically with CAT5 and CAT6 cabling with RJ45 connectors.
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA public Trust background check.
    • Must be able to obtain and maintain a corporate travel card.
    • Must have a valid driver's license.
    • Must have the ability to lift and carry forty pounds.
    • Ability to climb ladders.
    • Ability to work in dim lighting.
    • Ability to follow installation instructions to the finest detail.
    • Ability to travel 75%-90% of the time.

    Desired Qualifications:

    • FAA site installation experience

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If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:May 15, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $40,300.00 - $72,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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