Engineering Technician IV

Craig Technologies • Mount Laguna, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Craig Technologies has an opening for an Engineering Technician IV (MOBLAS Console Operator). In this position, you will work with the NASA Space Geodesy Network (NSGN) program by supporting the operations and maintenance of the NASA MOBile LAser System (MOBLAS) ground station, specifically MOBLAS-4, in Mount Laguna, California. The MOBLAS system is used to measure the round-trip time of flight of laser pulses to satellites that are equipped with retroreflectors. The data collected supports geophysical and geodetic research activities.

Requirements

• AS/AA degree and 2+ years of related experience, or 2 years of technical training and 2+ years of related experience, or HS/GED and 6 years of related experience.
• 1 year of related experience as a ground system or console operator.
• Experience following operational and/or maintenance procedures.
• Ability to perform standalone shift work.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating or working with electro-optic elements, subsystems, and systems for ground-based systems including lasers, detectors, and beam control assemblies.
• Experience operating or configuring timing equipment for high precision servo control, data measurement, and processing systems/subsystems.
• Experience using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operating the MOBLAS-4 station 8 hours per day, 5 days a week to collect satellite range data. Typical shift is from 6am to 2pm.
• Performing regular weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance on all systems according to local operating procedures.
• Complete regular ground tests to calibrate instrumentation and adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate with remote engineering team to Troubleshoot system malfunctions and complete corrective maintenance as directed.
• Review or verify blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling equipment.
• Receiving technical advice from supervisor or engineer and work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions).
• Performing other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED