Junior Telescope Operator

Alakaina Family of Companies • HI

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About The Position

The Alakaina Foundation Family of Companies (FOC) is looking for a Junior Telescope Operator in support of our government customer located at the Haleakalā Summit, with occasional work in Kihei, Hawai'i. AMOS’s telescope operators and maintainers are the key to AMOS’s mission supporting routine and specialized tests, site upgrades and specialized mission operations for the United States Space Force at their AMOS Site.

Requirements

• Associate degree and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience (e.g., operating a variety of mechanical, optical or electrical equipment); or an equivalent combination of related training and experience.
• Requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational/technical education or on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of and able to independently perform routine operation of mission equipment.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences or facilitate group discussions.
• Develop accurate written materials to communicate information clearly and concisely.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience operating telescopes or optical sensors under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7x365 operation and straightforward maintenance of the mission equipment, including telescopes, sensors, mounts, IT equipment, electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Monitor quality of collections and identify issues with data quality.
• Assist with resolution of issues and recommend improvements in equipment, user interfaces, and operating procedures to improve quality and timeliness of data delivery.
• Set up mission equipment based on collection/test needs, operate equipment during tests, and ensure safe storage to prevent damage.
• Perform routine calibration and end-to-end system testing of mission equipment.
• Operate and monitor all mission equipment at the AMOS site.
• Use various test equipment for testing and isolating faulty equipment.
• Provide updates and proper reporting of any faulty equipment for upper-level maintenance action.
• Support Engineers in the design, development, modification, and improvement of products/processes.
• Identify and recommend improvements/preventive actions, inspect, test, maintain, research, repair, and install equipment and systems.
• Test new and modified products, processes, and/or systems.
• Perform assignments that are standardized or prescribed, select or adapt standard procedures or equipment, using fully applicable precedents.
• Maintain effective working relationships with Government Customer, other site contractors and other team members.
• Perform routine telescope and mission equipment operations including collections, test and calibrations under general supervision or occasional direct supervision.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• 401K plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off.
• 11 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees