Data Quality and Processing Technician, Junior

Yulista Holding LLC; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista Holding LLC is seeking engineers to support range control systems and data processing for launch operations. You will work with legacy Linux/Windows XP environments, troubleshoot hardware/software, and interpret FORTRAN code, while traveling for mission support.

You will contribute to maintenance of data processing software, perform health checks, and manage platform builds (RADAC) with automated OS installations and RAID imaging. Security clearances may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: 4-year degree in computer science, software development or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance.
• Willingness to travel up to three months per year for launch operations.
• Interpreting and troubleshooting software code in legacy languages including FORTRAN.
• Operate, install, maintain, repair, overhauling, troubleshooting and testing of fixed/electronic command and control equipment.
• Knowledge of computer networking between legacy operating systems.
• Maintain a central software repository for data processing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and health checks on Data Quality Mission computer systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications and have thorough knowledge of instrumentation systems.
• Process DMSP data and generate mission tracking data.
• Manage system builds/upgrades for platforms (e.g., RADAC), including RAID imaging, OS automation and hardware drivers.

Responsibilities

• Operate, install, maintain, repair, test electronic and computerized instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot PC hardware, software and operating systems.
• Process DMSP data from tracking sites and launches.
• Generate mission Parallax Look Angles and INPs for tracking assets.
• Manage system builds/upgrades for platforms, including RAID imaging and OS automation.
• Maintain central software repository for data processing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and health checks on mission computer systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications of instrumentation systems.

Skills

Legacy Linux

Windows XP

FORTRAN

Troubleshooting hardware

Networking legacy OS

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science / software development

Tools

RAID imaging

OS installation automation

Hardware driver configuration

Job description

Position Requirements

This position requires providing skilled support in the performance of duties in the Range Control Center and Mobile Range Control Systems which include the following:

• Knowledge of legacy Linux and Windows XP operating systems.
• Willingness to travel up to three months a year in support of launch operations at various locations including Alaska.
• Ability to troubleshoot PC systems hardware, software and operating systems including replacing components.
• Interpreting and troubleshooting software code in multiple legacy languages including FORTRAN (any programming skills are a plus.)
• Work on various types of fixed and electronic command and control equipment and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: operating, installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction and testing.
• Apply a technical knowledge of electronic hardware and software principles to determine malfunctions and to put the equipment in required operating condition. Knowledge of computer networking between legacy operating systems.
• Maintain a central software repository for data processing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and health checks on Data Quality Mission computer systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications and utilize a thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and circuit design of the various electronic and computerized instrumentation systems.
• Process DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) data from all received data sources (tracking sites) and process all tracking data for launches.
• Generate each mission’s Parallax Look Angles and INPs for tracking assets.
• Ability to work outside of normal shift schedule to support range launch activities.
• Manage system builds and upgrades for specialized platforms (e.g., RADAC), including RAID drive imaging, OS installation automation, and hardware driver configuration.

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Position Requirements

• Knowledge of legacy Linux and Windows XP operating systems.
• Willingness to travel up to three months a year in support of launch operations at various locations including Alaska.
• Ability to troubleshoot PC systems hardware, software and operating systems including replacing components.
• Interpreting and troubleshooting software code in multiple legacy languages including FORTRAN (any programming skills are a plus.)
• Work on various types of fixed and electronic command and control equipment and related devices by performing one or a combination of the following: operating, installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction and testing.
• Apply a technical knowledge of electronic hardware and software principles to determine malfunctions and to put the equipment in required operating condition. Knowledge of computer networking between legacy operating systems.
• Maintain a central software repository for data processing.
• Perform preventive maintenance and health checks on Data Quality Mission computer systems.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications and utilize a thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and circuit design of the various electronic and computerized instrumentation systems.
• Process DMSP (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program) data from all received data sources (tracking sites) and process all tracking data for launches.
• Generate each mission’s Parallax Look Angles and INPs for tracking assets.
• Ability to work outside of normal shift schedule to support range launch activities.
• Manage system builds and upgrades for specialized platforms (e.g., RADAC), including RAID drive imaging, OS installation automation, and hardware driver configuration.

The candidate may be required to receive and continue to maintain a secret clearance as required. Candidate will be working on console in the control center(s) during launch activities. Safety and quality awareness and compliance are required. Shift work and travel up to 10% or more may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum education should be a 4 year degree in computer science, software development or related fields
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearance (if applicable).

The Company’s policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship or other protected status. When applicable, the Company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is the Company’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, please refer to YHL-21-POL Reasonable Accommodation Policy.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.