Junior Telemetry Technician – Fixed TM

ARES Corporation•Houston, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ARES is seeking a Junior Telemetry Technician to support Fixed Telemetry (TM) operations and maintenance activities supporting launch and mission operations at Wallops Flight Facility.

Requirements

Associate degree or two years of technical education in Electronics or related technical field, or equivalent military technical training.
Experience with telemetry ground station equipment or RF/SAT communications systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mobile systems preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot telemetry and electronic systems.
Ability to interpret technical schematics and drawings.
Familiarity with electronic test equipment and instrumentation.
Ability to travel approximately 25% of the year, typically supporting two or more mission trips annually.
Ability to lift 40 pounds or more and work around antenna systems.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain telemetry ground station equipment and RF/SAT communications systems.
Support operation and maintenance of telemetry systems including antennas, receivers, demodulators, bit synchronizers, recording devices, and ancillary interfaces.
Perform troubleshooting and fault isolation activities on telemetry systems and associated equipment.
Interpret technical schematics and system drawings.
Utilize electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters, and signal generators.
Maintain operational logs and preventative maintenance schedules.
Support mission operations under supervision of senior technical personnel.
Ensure compliance with company and NASA procedures and policies.
Support physical installation and maintenance activities around antenna systems and telemetry equipment.