Engineering Technician

Peraton•Greenbelt, MD

1d•$36•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to join our team in Greenbelt, MD to support our Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) contract. As prime contractor on the SENSE contract, Peraton is responsible for the operation, maintenance, sustainment and systems engineering of NASA’s worldwide satellite communication networks. Join the SENSE team to support NASA programs that integrate with state-of-the-art RF satellite communications systems and technologies! 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-7. 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 5+ years of related experience, or HS/GED and 9 years of related experience.
A minimum of 1-2 years of related experience as a ground system or console operator.
Experience following operational and/or maintenance procedures.
Ability to perform standalone shift work.

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-7 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.
Completing regular ground tests to calibrate instrumentation and adjustments as needed.
Coordinating with the 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).
Conducting tests requiring selection and/or modification of a variety of critical test equipment and test procedures.
Configuring and operating equipment that records data, and measures and records problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level.
Preparing operating and malfunction reports.
Records and evaluates data and reports findings.
Performing other duties as assigned.