Electronics Technician

Peraton•Palestine, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking an Electronics Technician to support NASA’s scientific balloon program at the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in Palestine, Texas. The program supports science missions for NASA, universities, and scientific communities in the United States and abroad. The technician will support balloon missions from inception through flight, including manufacture, testing, integration, and field operations. The work includes supporting launches and balloon and payload recoveries in locations in the United States and around the world.

Requirements

High school diploma.
At least two years of experience.
Knowledge of tools, equipment, and materials used in electronic testing, fabrication, and maintenance.
Skills in soldering, crimping, and component placement.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be able to pass a drug screening and background check.
Must be able to travel to support campaigns in various locations around the world, up to 60% per year.
Must have or be able to obtain a passport.
Must be able to pass the NSF physical (medical) requirement to work in Antarctica.
Must have a current flu shot.

Nice To Haves

Military experience.
Trade school.
Cable and wire harness assembly per IPC WHMA-A-620.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) control per GPR 8730.6.
Soldered electrical and electronics assemblies per IPC J-STD-001 with Space Addendum.
Certified NASA Ordnance Handler.
Experience with RF telemetry.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, test, integrate, and operate electronics and electromechanical systems for balloon missions.
Use diagnostic test equipment to troubleshoot, repair, and operate electronic systems involving analog, digital, and video electronics.
Perform prototype assembly, environmental testing, and qualification tasks using schematics, procedures, change requests, and verbal direction.
Maintain routine ground support equipment.
Prepare project documentation, including procedures, change requests, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
Coordinate with science teams, researchers, and engineers on system requirements and the application of balloon flight equipment.
Configure test apparatus and equipment and conduct functional, operational, environmental, and qualification tests to assess prototype and production hardware performance and reliability.
Provide downrange telemetry support for remote and foreign campaigns.
Ensure quality of workmanship, equipment readiness, and operational sufficiency of electronic systems and test equipment used in support of science.
Provide status updates and participate in reviews.