MOBLAS Engineering Technician / Space Communications Program

Peraton

38d • Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to join our team in Mount Laguna, CA 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-4. 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.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
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.

Requirements

• Education/Experience: 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.
• 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: Associate degree