Electronics/Mechanical Engineering Technician (Space Communications Programs)

Peraton; Hawaii; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to join our team in Kauai, Hawaii, supporting the Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution contract with a focus on electronics and mechanical systems. The successful candidate will work on Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) operations at the NASA Kokee Park Geophysical Observatory (KPGO).

This role involves troubleshooting, operating, and maintaining complex antenna systems to ensure their operability and effectiveness. Candidates must have relevant experience and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience in electronic systems.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience in installing and maintaining mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor KPGO antenna systems for VLBI operations.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic systems as necessary.
• Perform mechanical preventative maintenance on antenna systems.

Skills

Hands-on electronic systems work

Operating test instruments

Troubleshooting and repair skills

Linux OS experience

Education

AS/AA degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Digital multimeters

Signal generators

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Job description

REQUIRED

• Education/Experience: AS/AA degree (or 2 years of technical training in engineering or electronics) and 2 years of related experience; without a degree, HS/GED and 6 years of related experience are allowable.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of related experience with hands‑on electronic systems work.
• Experience following operational and/or maintenance procedures.
• Experience installing and maintaining mechanical equipment including gearboxes and motors.
• Ability to perform standalone shift work on a rotating 24hr schedule.
• Security clearance - this position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance and to maintain the clearance thereafter. You must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain ability to access government worksite.

PREFERRED

• Experience using test instruments to evaluate electrical components, including digital multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience using Linux OS based systems.

Peraton is seeking a full‑time Engineering Technician to join our team in Kauai, Hawaiito support our Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution contract working with electronics, mechanical, and radio frequency systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) for the NASA Kokee Park Geophysical Observatory (KPGO).

This position supports VLBI operations, maintenance, and sustainment of KPGO antenna systems and subsystems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation and Monitoring of KPGO antenna systems for VLBI operations.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electronic, electromechanical, and radio frequency subsystems and components as necessary to ensure operability and maintainability of the VLBI systems.
• Performing such tasks as replacing components and wiring circuits; repairing simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multimeters, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Providing hardware maintenance services which may include installation or modification and re‑installation of existing equipment, preventive and corrective maintenance, and replacement of equipment as needed to maintain original hardware configuration functionality.
• Performing mechanical preventative maintenance tasks on antenna systems which may include lubricating gears, gearbox oil changes, and metal corrosion control.
• Applying comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
• Ability to understand and follow operational and maintenance procedures without deviation.
• Performing duties in accordance with all systems engineering and configuration management policies and procedures.
• Understanding of operations and maintenance documentation for KPGO VLBI systems.
• Performing data acquisition and data transfer using Linux OS platforms.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and receive on‑job training for VLBI Operations and Maintenance.