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Peraton · 1 month ago

Line Maintenance Engineering Technician (LMT) / Space Programs

Las Cruces, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$25.34/hr - $25.34/hr

2+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. The Line Maintenance Engineering Technician (LMT) will support the Hardware Maintenance Depot department at the NASA White Sands Complex, ensuring uninterrupted communications for critical space missions through maintenance and troubleshooting of Ground Communications Equipment systems.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as first line of defense in the prevention of customer service data loss and anomaly resolution for multiple critical space missions

Performs routine, non-routine and complex assignments under supervision involving Ground Communications Equipment (GCE) systems related to daily-shift operations and maintenance activities in support of spacecraft operations

Receive initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisor or engineer as needed; performs recurring work independently or in teams; work is reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions

Conduct operational system adjustments, preventive and corrective maintenance actions, and evaluates equipment performance, meticulously documenting all aforementioned actions

Identify and troubleshoot system problems, conducts tests using all types of instruments, analyzes results to restore systems, improve performance, and documents and reports results

Comply with operational, maintenance and organizational procedures and policies

Adhere to and recommend changes for applicable technical and process documentation

Proactively seek training to achieve all required technical certifications

Report to and advises immediate supervisor on all related operational, technical and personnel matters

Qualification

Electrical engineeringSatellite communicationsNetwork protocolsDigital signal processingTelemetry systemsTechnical documentationTeam collaborationProblem solvingAdaptability

Required

An Associate of Science degree or 2 years technical training in electrical, computer or networks engineering technology and 2 years of related experience; In lieu of degree, 4+ years of related experience is allowable

Prior experience with one or more of the following: satellite earth station and communications systems, satellite link access technology, antenna systems, radio communications and digital signal processing systems, telemetry monitor and control systems; or knowledge of IT network architecture, network protocol standards (TCP, UDP, IP) and computer architecture and operating systems

Rotating shift work is required

Work Environment - the working environment includes exposure to cold, noise and shift work

Must be able to perform tasks under certain time and resource constraints, in difficult surroundings, or conditions

Physical requirements include lifting, climbing, extended sitting or standing, or other physical efforts

Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to have an active Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter