Field Service Technician
Remote in REMOTE WORK, TX, US • Posted 10 hours ago • Updated 10 hours agoFull Time
On-site
USD $40,001.00 - 80,000.00 per year
SAIC
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Skills
- Science
- SAFE
- Insurance
- RFID
- Network
- ROOT
- Release Management
- IT Security
- Physical Security
- Inventory
- PATROL
- Field Service
- Mechanical Engineering
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Power Tools
- Equipment Maintenance
- Repair
- Communication
- Attention To Detail
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation
- Supervision
- Collaboration
- Electrical Wiring
- Cabling
- CAT6
- Testing
- Optical Fiber
- Security Clearance
- Information Technology
- Systems Engineering
- FOCUS
Summary
Job ID: 2601516
Location: REMOTE WORK, TX, US
Date Posted: 2026-02-19
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Field Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
SAIC is looking for an experienced, energetic, and motivated Field Service Technician to join our Land Border Integration team in the Brownsville, TX area. As a Field Service Technician working for SAIC you will have a fast moving, challenging, and highly rewarding position keeping the infrastructure running that helps Customs and Border Protection keep our borders safe.
Travel Requirements:
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Desired Qualifications:
Clearance / Citizenship Qualifications:
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Location: REMOTE WORK, TX, US
Date Posted: 2026-02-19
Category: Engineering and Sciences
Subcategory: Field Engineer
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Public Trust
Potential for Remote Work: Yes
Description
SAIC is looking for an experienced, energetic, and motivated Field Service Technician to join our Land Border Integration team in the Brownsville, TX area. As a Field Service Technician working for SAIC you will have a fast moving, challenging, and highly rewarding position keeping the infrastructure running that helps Customs and Border Protection keep our borders safe.
Travel Requirements:
- Travel to US Customs Ports of Entry and Border Patrol locations in the Brownsville region.
- Daily area of coverage could include sites up to 150 miles from home base.
- Mileage will be reimbursed at the prevailing government rate.
- Reliable transportation with insurance.
- Substantial toolkit to support installation and maintenance activities will be provided.
Responsibilities:
- Perform routine maintenance and inspections at Ports of Entry on deployed equipment, including but not limited to License Plate Reader (LPR) equipment, RFID, network/power, signage, and communication devices.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions to identify root causes and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime.
- Install new equipment and systems according to specifications and SOPs provided by SAIC deployment management.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to coordinate equipment upgrades, replacements, and enhancements.
- Adhere to all CBP and SAIC IT Security, physical security, and operations security policies.
- Document accurate records of equipment maintenance activities, including maintenance schedules, repair histories, and inventory levels.
- Adhere to safety protocols such as OSHA and local regulations while performing maintenance and repair tasks at Ports of Entry.
- Respond promptly to emergency repair requests and provide on-call support as needed during business hours Monday-Friday.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor when interacting with Customs and Border Protection personnel, Border Patrol, vendors, and the traveling public.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelors and 2 years of experience. We will accept an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- 6 years of experience as a Field Service Technician or Equipment Installation Technician highly preferred.
- Must be currently residing in the Brownsville
- Ability to drive daily to job sites up to 150 miles away.
- Strong technical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and repair complex electronic and mechanical systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel with ability to write reports.
- Proficiency in using diagnostic tools, hand and power tools, and computer software for equipment maintenance and repair.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical information clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to maintain accurate records and documentation.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Understands basic electrical wiring principles (low voltage only).
- Technically proficient with signal cabling such as CAT 6 to include testing and termination.
- May travel to other locations on the U.S. border to assist with installations and ticket resolutions for up to two weeks.
Desired Qualifications:
- Understanding of multimode fiber installation and troubleshooting is strongly desired.
- Active DHS Public Trust highly desired.
Clearance / Citizenship Qualifications:
- ship is required.
- Must be able to obtain DHS Public Trust prior to starting with our team.
- CBP Background Investigation requires drug screen prior to starting.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
- Dice Id: 10111346
- Position Id: 2601516
- Posted 10 hours ago
Company Info
About SAIC
SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets include secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.
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