Electronics Technician

Centuria • Norman, OK

16d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronics Technician supports the National Weather Service Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Radar Operations Center (ROC) Maintenance Team in Norman, Oklahoma. The team sustains the reliability and operational capabilities of the WSR-88D radar network and supports continued delivery of meteorological services. The role includes completing a year-long intensive training program with mentorship, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training to develop expertise in WSR-88D hardware and earn Hotline Certification. The technician must also become climb-certified to conduct maintenance and inspections at heights exceeding 100 feet.

The position performs routine and specialized depot-level maintenance on WSR-88D systems, components, and subsystems; maintains and configures the ROC Test Bed radar for testing, validation, and software development; and provides expert technical assistance to field radar technicians through scheduled shifts on the 24/7/365 Maintenance Hotline. Travel of up to 25% may be required to domestic and international field sites for repairs, testing, and troubleshooting.

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.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%, including to domestic and international field sites.

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 as an Engineering Technician, 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.

Responsibilities

• Complete a year-long training program involving mentorship, classroom instruction, and on-the-job training to develop expertise in WSR-88D hardware components.
• Achieve WSR-88D Hotline Certification to 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 field sites to perform complex depot-level repairs, support acceptance and other field testing, and assist local technicians with difficult radar performance and component issues.
• Perform scheduled shifts on the 24/7/365 Maintenance Hotline in a solo capacity.
• Provide expert radar technical support to field radar technicians troubleshooting and resolving operational and maintenance issues.

What This Job Offers

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