Electronics Technician

Centuria • Norman, OK

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Centuria is hiring a full-time, onsite Electronics Technician in Norman, Oklahoma, to support the National Weather Service Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Radar Operations Center (ROC) Maintenance Team. The team sustains the reliability and operational capabilities of the WSR-88D radar system and supports continued delivery of meteorological services. A key responsibility is providing expert consultation through the WSR-88D Maintenance Hotline, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The technician will complete an intensive, year-long training program involving mentorship, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training to develop expertise in WSR-88D hardware and earn Hotline Certification. The role also requires climb certification for maintenance and inspections at heights exceeding 100 feet. Work includes depot-level radar maintenance, operating and configuring the ROC Test Bed radar, scheduled solo hotline shifts, and travel to field sites for repairs, testing, and technical assistance. Travel may be up to 25%, with trips lasting up to two weeks.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related field, or equivalent advanced technical coursework and certification from a military service or the private sector.
• Ability to read and interpret electromechanical schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrated experience operating, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing complex electronic systems and equipment.
• Physical ability and willingness to climb a 100-foot radar tower, work in confined or tight spaces, and perform physically demanding labor for periods of up to eight hours.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, including to domestic and international field sites and for trips of up to two weeks.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or knowledge of radar systems, particularly ground-based radar, is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in an engineering support or maintenance support position is desired.
• Experience in an Engineering Technician role, including working with engineers on prototype design development and testing, is a plus.
• Knowledge of data processors, software and firmware applications, and computer systems is highly desirable.
• Experience writing and revising technical documentation for electronic and electromechanical systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation procedures for complex systems.
• Proficiency with common office productivity and collaboration suites such as Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is highly desirable for documentation work.

Responsibilities

• Complete the year-long training program, including mentorship, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training, to become a subject matter expert on WSR-88D hardware components.
• Achieve WSR-88D Hotline Certification and provide expert technical support to field personnel.
• Become climb-certified and perform maintenance and inspections at heights exceeding 100 feet above ground level.
• Perform routine and specialized depot-level maintenance on WSR-88D systems, components, and subsystems.
• Maintain, operate, and configure the ROC Test Bed radar for system testing, validation, and software development activities.
• Travel to domestic and international field sites to execute complex depot-level repairs, support acceptance and other field testing, and help local technicians diagnose and resolve radar issues.
• Perform scheduled shifts in a solo capacity on the 24/7/365 Maintenance Hotline.
• Help field radar technicians troubleshoot and resolve emergent WSR-88D operational and maintenance issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree