Telecommunications Network Engineer Jobs in California

Network or Electronics Engineer
 20% to 100% Travel | Full-Time

Position Overview

Crown is seeking a Network or Electronics Engineer to support FAA electronic system installation projects and VOIP telecommunications infrastructure across FAA-aligned regions within the United States.

This role is responsible for engineering, planning, and executing communications system installations and upgrades, including radio systems, VOIP, telecommunications infrastructure, and associated facility components. The selected candidate will manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring compliance with technical, regulatory, and operational requirements.

This position requires 20% to 100% travel and is assigned to a geographic region aligned with FAA operational boundaries. Candidates may work remotely.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Execution

Manage FAA telecommunication and other electronic system installation projects from initiation through completion
Execute all five project phases: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, and Closing
Provide cost estimates and procure all required installation materials
Communicate regularly with project stakeholders and manage change requests
Deliver project plans, engineering design packages, and risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate with project managers, financial analysts, and installation teams
Support project closeout activities with facility managers, ensuring scope alignment

Engineering & System Design

Develop engineering implementation plans, instructions, and design packages
Review facility drawings and documentation including structural, electrical, Telco, and signal flow schematics
Conduct initial site surveys to assess facility conditions and resource requirements
Engineer installations at FAA federal facilities including ARTCC, ATCT, BUEC, RCAG, RCL, RCO, RTR, and Mobile Communication Vehicles

Installation & Technical Oversight

Support installation and upgrade of communications systems including:
Radio equipment
Radio racks
Telco equipment
Antennas
RF cables
Grounding systems
Junction boxes
Lightning protection systems
Towers, poles, and platforms
General facility construction
VOIP/VCS system

Coordinate with electronic installation teams to ensure requirements are met and materials are available onsite
Conduct pre-installation meetings and support installation readiness

Electronic Systems Integration

Work with complex electronic equipment systems
Support switching systems, copper telephone lines, coaxial cable, and fiber optic links
Perform electrical troubleshooting and system validation

Minimum Required Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship (required for government contract work)
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or six (6) years of relevant technical experience (equivalent military training may be considered)
Ability to travel 20% to 100%
Ability to climb antenna towers up to 100 feet
Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints
Ability to pass a government background check and meet federal background investigation requirements
Must possess a valid, current driver's license
Must have access to a credit card with sufficient credit to cover travel expenses (reimbursed per company policy)
 

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience delivering engineering implementation plans, engineering instructions, and CAD drawings
Experience working on FAA facilities
Strong understanding of manual and power tools
Experience using test equipment including communication test sets, multimeters, ohmmeters, power meters, mega-ohms meters, Anritsu, and similar tools
Electrical troubleshooting experience

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to climb towers up to 100 feet
Ability to work in field environments and at height
Ability to work with tools, test equipment, and construction materials
Ability to travel and support field-based installations as required

Travel Requirements

Travel requirement: 20% to 100%
Travel aligned to FAA regional assignments
Employees are required to cover travel-related expenses in advance, which are reimbursed in accordance with company policy

Compensation

Communications Electronics Engineer - $35.00 - $57.00 hrs. equivalent

Compensation is determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.

Crown complies with all applicable state and local pay transparency laws. The listed compensation range represents the good faith hourly range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, geographic considerations, and business needs.

Benefits

Medical insurance and prescription drug coverage
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Retirement plan with company match

About Us

Crown Innovations is a recognized leader in research, development, and engineering with deep expertise in air traffic management, infrastructure modernization, lifecycle data management, and National Airspace System (NAS) integration.

For over 30 years, Crown has supported a diverse portfolio of clients including the FAA, NASA, federal agencies, and commercial organizations.

Visit www.crownci.com for additional information about Crown Innovations, Inc.

Persons unable to complete an online application should contact Crown HR for assistance at (703) 650-0663 ext. 4011.

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

Crown is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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