Complex Maintenance Facility (CMF) Technician

Peraton•Fort Irwin, CA

3d•$38 - $46•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Complex Maintenance Facility (CMF) Technician supporting the Deep Space Network (DSN) in Fort Irwin, CA with JPL/NASA. The Deep Space Network is NASA’s international array of giant radio antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions, plus a few that orbit Earth. The DSN also provides radar and radio astronomy observations that improve our understanding of the solar system and the larger universe. The antennas of the Deep Space Network are the indispensable link to explorers venturing beyond the moon. They provide the crucial connection for commanding our spacecraft and receiving their never-before-seen images and scientific information on Earth, propelling our understanding of the universe, our solar system and ultimately, our place within it. This position reports to Complex Maintenance Facility Supervisor and functions under general direction.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of technical training
5 years of experience in the repair, overhaul, and maintenance of hydraulic systems and electromechanical equipment.
A, B, or C level Classifications will be weighed against applicable Job Training Guides
You must be able to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC). In order to obtain clearance, you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship
You must possess and retain a valid Driver’s License (Real ID)

Responsibilities

Testing and repair of hydraulic pumps, hydraulic motors, water pumps, transducers, brake assemblies, and other electromechanical equipment.
Use mechanical measuring equipment such as torque wrenches, micrometers, and pressure gauges.
Configure and operate electronic test equipment used to test and troubleshoot equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair equipment down to component level.
Maintain and operate hydraulic test stands and test fixtures.
Fabricate cables, connectors and interface devices.
Develop new maintenance techniques and methods and improve existing procedures.
Initiate reverse engineering techniques when documentation is not available.
Use and facilitate computer automation to operate, test, and diagnose problems
Document work performed in a computerized maintenance management system
Accomplish tasks with little supervision or technical direction
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Must be able to lift more than 50lbs, crawl, bend, kneel or work in a cramped workspace
Sit or stand for long periods of time
Work in dusty, cold or hot areas
Perform other duties as assigned