Electronics Technician

ERT, Inc.; Idaho Falls (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Electronics Technician, where you'll blend office and field work in a rewarding role. Support the NOAA SORD-Idaho office by calibrating and maintaining meteorological equipment, including wind and temperature sensors. This position offers the chance to work outdoors and climb towers, with training provided. Enjoy a flexible benefits package and opportunities for professional development. If you have a passion for technology and the environment, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-matching

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Competitive compensation plan

Discretionary variable incentive bonuses

Publication and Conference Presentation Awards

Professional Membership Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in electronics maintenance.
• Familiarity with meteorological equipment and radio communications.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate and maintain meteorological instruments at various sites.
• Document service and maintain inventory of equipment.

Skills

Calibration and maintenance of electronics equipment

Familiarity with meteorological equipment

Radio communications

Data acquisition equipment

Climbing meteorological towers

IT and electrical work

Education

AA degree

Vocational school apprenticeship

Relevant certificate program

Tools

Standard calibration tools

Job description

Position Description
An important and rewarding position with the perfect balance of office and field work. The Electronics Technician will support the NOAA SORD-Idaho office in the calibration, maintenance, and operation of meteorological equipment, such as wind and temperature sensors, sodars, radios, and data acquisition equipment. Work activities shall be performed both at the NOAA office building and at outdoor sites where the equipment is deployed. These sites include the Idaho National Laboratories and surrounding communities. Duties include performing semi-annual calibration, maintenance, and repair of all meteorological instruments and other equipment in a meteorological observation network that includes 34 towers. The individual will also be responsible for maintaining equipment service documentation, inventory, and installing additional instrumentation as required.

Technicians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

Required Skills

• 1+ years of experience.
• Familiar with standard tools and procedures used in the calibration and maintenance of electronics equipment.
• The position requires working outside and climbing meteorological towers to service equipment. Training for climbing towers will be provided.
• Must be a US Citizen and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Familiarity with meteorological equipment, radio communications, data acquisition equipment, and circuits. In addition, interest and/or familiarity with IT and electrical work is a plus.

Education
AA degree, apprenticeship at a vocational school, or completion of a relevant certificate program.

Location
The position is located on-site at NOAA's Air Research Lab in Idaho Falls, ID.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance
• Publication and Conference Presentation Awards with bonuses

ERT is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and Equal Opportunity - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.