Weather Technician - SFRC Contract

Amentum • Vandenberg AFB, CA

6d • $34 - $43

About The Position

Amentum is seeking a Weather Systems Technician for the Space Force Range Contract. Typical Duties Operate, maintain, and repair Weather Tower instrumentation, Doppler Radar Wind Profilers, Lightning Detection systems, Rawinsonde/Radiosonde systems, Ocean Surveillance Radar RF and control systems, subsystems and components. Displays a thorough understanding of weather sensor systems and radar systems. Good record keeping and verbal communications skills. Works well independently and in a team environment. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Two or more years of applicable experience in electronics and electrical theory or applicable range experience desired.
• Associate degree in electronic technology, or two (2) year technical school, or equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Computer operation and software skills to maximize productivity software and data systems.
• Ability to work independently while in a team environment satisfactorily complete daily tasks, solve technical problems and deal with variable situations where multiple standards may exist.
• Ability to use highly technical test equipment like oscilloscopes, analyzers, and meters.
• Ability to read and interpret information from technical manuals, schematics, procedures, and to communicate this information to co-workers.
• Ability to learn from experienced Weather Systems technicians.
• Ability to occasionally lift or move 50 pounds
• Must be able to occasionally travel to remote sites to perform maintenance
• Ability to climb Weather Towers up to 300 feet
• The ability to work independently
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair Weather Tower instrumentation
• Operate, maintain, and repair Doppler Radar Wind Profilers
• Operate, maintain, and repair Lightning Detection systems
• Operate, maintain, and repair Rawinsonde/Radiosonde systems
• Operate, maintain, and repair Ocean Surveillance Radar RF and control systems, subsystems and components
• Maintain good record keeping
• Communicate verbally

Benefits

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• paid holidays annually
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees