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Peraton · 1 month ago

MOBLAS Engineering Technician / Space Communications Program

Laguna West, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$23.70/hr - $23.70/hr

2+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking an Engineering Technician to support NASA's Space Exploration Network Services contract, focusing on the operation and maintenance of the MOBLAS-4 ground station to assist in geophysical and geodetic research activities.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Operating the MOBLAS-4 station 8 hours per day, 5 days a week

Maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing equipment, at the direction of engineering support staff

Performing regular preventative maintenance and calibration of equipment and systems

Reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling equipment

Troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions using specialized test and diagnostic equipment

Constructing components, subunits of equipment, or prototype models to meet engineering requirements

Conducting tests requiring selection and/or modification of a variety of critical test equipment and test procedures

Configuring and operating equipment that records data, and measures and records problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level

Preparing operating and malfunction reports. Records and evaluates data and reports findings

Receiving technical advice from supervisor or engineer and work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions)

Performing other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electro-mechanical systemsLaser systems operationTest instruments usageTiming equipment configurationPreventative maintenanceTechnical troubleshootingBlueprint readingData recording

Required

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

A minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with hands-on electro-mechanical ground systems

Experience following operational and/or maintenance procedures

Ability to perform standalone shift work

This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter

U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

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