Telecom System Engineer

Job Description:

Airbus Defense and Space Public Safety and Security (PSS) is looking for a Telecom System Engineer to join our team based in Southern California at a client site.

You will be part of a team supporting tactical communication infrastructure and network solutions. As part of the Public Safety and Security NA Team, you will be involved in 24/7 tactical radio and IP network operations aiming at delivering high-reliability mission-critical communications for defense and security customers.

Meet the Team: You will be part of a team that works in the field of mission-critical tactical communications, supports public safety and defense infrastructure, maintains radio frequency and IP network systems, and collaborates with international R&D and domestic partners to ensure seamless operational support.

Your Working Environment: Located in Southern California, this position offers the opportunity to work directly in the field and on customer sites. Featuring a vibrant coastal lifestyle, diverse natural landscapes, and access to major metropolitan centers, Southern California provides ideal conditions for both dynamic professional work and outdoor recreation.

How We Care for You:

• Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”)
• Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
• Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility.

Your Challenges:

• Perform first and second-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and programming of radio units, RF infrastructure, and IP networks across assigned 24/7 shifts
• Manage end-to-end incident lifecycles, RMA logistics, and factory repair follow-ups with teams in France and domestic partners
• Administer Windows and Linux endpoint control nodes, software updates, and network devices (Cisco or equivalent)

• Operate 4x4 vehicles in challenging field environments, including low-visibility conditions using night vision equipment
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with Law Enforcement, Police, and Military/Defense customer organizations

Your Boarding Pass:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, IT, Electrical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in IT, Telecom systems, or RF infrastructure (LMR/LTE preferred)
• Fluent in spoken and written English; spoken and written French is a significant plus
• Strong technical background in Windows/Linux OS, Cisco routing/switching, electronics theory, and field documentation
• Valid driver's license and willingness to work flexible schedules (nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts)

Physical Requirements:

• Field Operations: Capable of working in challenging field conditions and overnight assignments, including extreme heat, high winds, and high elevations (e.g., mountaintops, towers, helicopter access sites)
• Driving & Vision: Valid driver's license with ability to drive 4x4 vehicles in low-visibility conditions using night vision equipment; visual acuity to read technical documents, screens, schematics, and distinguish color-coded components/wiring
• Hearing & Speech: Adequate hearing to participate in meetings, engage in conversations, and respond to operational alarms or warnings; clear, articulate speech for effective communication in person and via teleconference
• Tool & Equipment Operation: Proficient in operating standard office equipment and specialized technical field tools

Must be authorized to work in the United States. Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check, including criminal, employment, and identity verification.

Although a security clearance is not required, the candidate must be eligible for unescorted access to U.S. military facilities, which may be denied based on the presence of any disqualifying records.

Salary range:

Salary range based on the required profile: $100,000 - $110,000/year.  Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on geographic differential. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This position offers the following benefits:  Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Prescription insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Basic & Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance, Short and Long-term Disability insurance, 401(k), Paid time off including paid holidays, Tuition Assistance, Bonus(es) subject to performance criteria.  These are our current benefit offerings for the current plan year and are subject to change without notice..

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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