Emerging Telemetry Technician — RF Systems & Missions

Yulista; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Yulista is seeking a Telemetry Technician - Junior to support Wallops Range mission requirements. The role involves hands-on installation, configuration, operation, sustainment and maintenance of fixed and mobile telemetry systems for aircraft, UAS, sounding rockets and more.

Responsibilities include initializing telemetry subsystems, decoding and displaying data, maintaining ground and readout facilities, and ensuring compliance with safety and mission assurance standards.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of telemetry systems, RF signal flow, and data acquisition concepts.
• Familiarity with telemetry instrumentation including receivers, amplifiers, bit/frame synchronizers, and telemetry processors.
• Basic understanding of data communications, networking, and signal distribution systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to identify, isolate, and assist in troubleshooting basic system faults.
• Proficiency with computers, telemetry software applications, and data display tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in mission-critical, time-sensitive environments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision and as part of a technical operations team.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, assemble, verify, and prepare telemetry systems for use and shipment.
• Operate and sustain telemetry receiving systems and downlinks.
• Configure ground systems for multiple simultaneous downlinks (up to 12).
• Troubleshoot instrumentation components and data distribution points.
• Document configurations, status, anomalies and maintenance actions.
• Support mission rehearsals, real-time operations and post-mission activities.

Skills

Telemetry systems

RF signal flow

Data acquisition

Telemetry instrumentation

Data communications

Schematic interpretation

Troubleshooting

Telemetry software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Associate degree / technical certification in electronics, avionics, RF systems, telemetry

Job description

Yulista is seeking a Telemetry Technician - Junior to support Wallops Range mission requirements. The role involves hands-on installation, configuration, operation, sustainment and maintenance of fixed and mobile telemetry systems for aircraft, UAS, sounding rockets and more.

Responsibilities include initializing telemetry subsystems, decoding and displaying data, maintaining ground and readout facilities, and ensuring compliance with safety and mission assurance standards.