Precise Time Clock Ops Technician

Computational Physics, Inc.•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Computational Physics, Inc. (CPI) is looking for a Full-Time Electronics Technician to support our customers at the U.S. Naval Observatory, Washington, D.C.. The U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) is responsible for the creation, dissemination and maintenance of precise time and navigation products for the Department of Defense and other customers. CPI is seeking an Electronics Technician to provide installation, maintenance and troubleshooting support of electronic systems at USNO. The successful candidate will assist engineering staff in the installation and testing of RF electronics and optical fiber systems for time dissemination. The Technician will also perform maintenance on the timing systems and HVAC for environmental control. Most work for this position will be completed on-site at USNO in Washington, D.C.; travel within and outside of the continental United States will be required based on the needs of the customer. An active SECRET security clearance is required for this position, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI clearance upon hiring.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Electronics or 6 years of experience
Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic systems
Ability to independently assemble and install systems based on wiring diagrams and technical drawings
Experience with electronic test equipment, e.g. oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers
Ability to work in a team of engineers and technicians
Active SECRET security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required for DoD contracts.

Nice To Haves

Deployment and testing of coaxial RF cabling
Deployment and testing of optical fiber systems
Familiarity with HVAC principles

Responsibilities

Installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electronic systems
Assist engineering staff in the installation and testing of RF electronics and optical fiber systems for time dissemination
Perform maintenance on the timing systems and HVAC for environmental control
Independently assemble and install systems based on wiring diagrams and technical drawings
Perform maintenance on the timing systems and HVAC for environmental control