Junior Telemetry Technician in Mobile Radar Service Area

ARES Corporation•Wallops Island, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is for a position in the ROC Mobile Radar Section and is open to all Bargaining Unit employees deemed qualified, as determined by the Company, to perform the duties of “Junior Radar Technician” in the Mobile Radar Service Area. Duties will be performed under direct supervision of higher-level technicians. Ensure Company and NASA procedures and policies are followed. The successful candidate mut be able to perform physical tasks that include climbing ladders and towers, work in tight spaces with limited environmental control and lifting 50 lbs. or more. Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. Foreign and domestic travel is required 40% of the year. A valid U.S. passport may be required for this position. Safety and quality awareness and compliance are required. Shift work may be required. Assignments may change or vary.

Requirements

Two years technical education or relevant military training
Two years of radar experience
Knowledge of digital, analog, and RF electronic fundamentals
Ability to troubleshoot to the component level
Practical knowledge of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters, and signal generators
Familiarity with PC operations and possesses demonstrable typing skills
Demonstrate mathematical skills necessary to perform basic algebraic operations
Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance
Climbing ladders and towers
Work in tight spaces with limited environmental control
Lifting 50 lbs. or more

Nice To Haves

Experience with tracking radar mobile systems preferred

Responsibilities

Assist other technicians in system operation and maintenance activities
Radar site set-up and tear-down in remote locations
Interpret electrical diagrams including functional block diagrams and schematics
Maintain up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedules