Telemetry Maintenance Technician Professional - Ascension Island

Key Responsibilities 

• Responsible for operating, maintaining, calibrating, and repairing equipment associated with a Telemetry Ground Station to include measurement/tracking, multiplexing, amplification, signal conditioning, multicouplers, acquisition, RF transmitters/receivers, PCM encoders/decoders, and parabolic antenna systems.  

• Provide technical support in matters related to computer hardware, software, networking, and maintenance for site telemetry systems and related equipment and operations 

• Integrate hardware and software applications for operational and maintenance applications 

• Perform routine launch operational checks and functions based on standard operating procedures 

• Generate/prepare test documentation, maintains records, maintenance logs and schedules 

• Interpret audits/findings, identifies maintenance issues and works with management to determine best course of action 

• Support company safety culture and assumes accountability and responsibility for safe work practices in all activities 

• Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations, maintenance, and launch support  

• Perform other duties as assigned 

• Develop and maintain procedures and work instructions in accordance with applicable Performance Work Statement (PWS) and CDRL requirements 

Minimum Requirements: 

• AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience 

• 3+ years as an electronic technician with experience related to the systems, subsystems and operations required to maintain Telemetry (preferred), Radar, or Radio Communication systems. 

• Electronics background and knowledge of network/server operating systems and PC platforms 

• Experience using electrical/electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators and logic analyzers 

• Experience with troubleshooting including the ability to isolate and repair electronic hardware and associated support equipment  

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint   

• Experience working with high-powered transmitters, radio-frequency/infrared (RF/IF) receivers, microwave subsystems and control systems, preferred 

• Experience working with large scale antenna servo tracking mount technology, preferred    

• Understanding of telemetry principles and practices, preferred 

• Experience working with property control, logistics and quality standards, preferred 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications 

• Frequently move, transport, install and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds 

• Frequently ascend/descend, and traverses, work areas at heights of approximately 20 feet or more  

• Ability to drive manual transmission 

• 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 

• Valid U.S. Passport or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire