Electronic Technician III

Protora•Marfa, TX

About The Position

This role involves maintaining a thorough understanding of digital design as it relates to radar signal generators, MTI, IF receivers, clutter reflection, mixers, multipliers, low noise amplifiers, and digital displays. The technician will exercise independent judgment in performing tasks such as circuit analyses, calculating waveforms, tracing signal flow relationships, and regularly using complex test instruments. Responsibilities include directing and performing corrective and preventive maintenance on various aerostat subsystems, including telemetry and control, power and control, tether, meteorological equipment, ground station electronics, payload and communications, and site facility electronics. The role also entails directing and performing aerostat electronic subsystem preflight and postflight checks, coordinating resupply and repair logistics, and fulfilling Civil Engineering site tasks related to electrical services. Additionally, the technician will train and certify other personnel, perform Quality Control duties, operate man-lift vehicles, and function as a key member of the flight crew for various aerostat operations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

5 years’ progressively responsible electronic maintenance and repair experience
Demonstrated ability to perform tasks shown in Job Description
High school graduate

Nice To Haves

Prior aerostat experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain thorough understanding of digital design as it relates to radar signal generators, MTI, IF receivers, clutter reflection, mixers, multipliers, low noise amplifiers, and digital displays.
Exercise independent judgment in performing tasks such as making circuit analyses, calculating waveforms, tracing relationships in signal flow, and regularly using complex test instruments (e.g., dual trace oscilloscopes, Qmeters, deviation meters, pulse generators).
Direct and perform corrective and preventive maintenance on the aerostat telemetry and control subsystems, power and control subsystems, tether subsystem, meteorological equipment, ground station electronic subsystems, payload and communications subsystems, and site facility electronics as appropriate.
Direct and perform all aerostat electronic subsystem preflight and postflight checks and inspections as required.
Coordinate resupply and repair logistics activities for the aerostat electronics subsystems.
Perform and direct activities to fulfill Civil Engineering site tasks related to electrical services and equipment.
Train and certify other personnel in selected aerostat electronic subsystem procedures.
Quality Control duties as assigned and required.
Operate and work in man-lift vehicles.
Function as a key member of the flight crew for inflation, deflation, launch, recovery, maintenance, and in-flight activities.
Other duties as assigned.