Guam Remote Station / Line Maintenance Engineering Technician (LMT) / Space Communications Program

Peraton; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Line Maintenance Engineering Technician to support operations at the Guam Remote Station. The role involves maintaining Ground Communications Equipment systems, ensuring mission success, and adhering to NASA's high standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in engineering and be able to work under challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• 2 years of technical training plus 2 years of related experience or 4+ years of experience.
• Must obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Preventing customer service data loss and resolving anomalies for critical space missions.
• Conducting operational system adjustments and preventive maintenance.
• Identifying and troubleshooting system problems.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Network Architecture

Digital Signal Processing

Radio Communications

Education

Associate of Science degree

Job description

Required Experience:

• An Associate of Science degree in electrical, computer, or networks engineering technology, or 2 years of technical training plus 2 years of related experience; or 4+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Prior experience with satellite earth station and communications systems, satellite link access technology, antenna systems, radio communications, 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: 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 – Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance.
• Must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.

Desired Experience:

• An active SECRET security clearance.
• Prior experience with NASA.

Peraton is seeking a Line Maintenance Engineering Technician to support the Operations and Hardware Maintenance department at the Guam Remote Station (GRS) located on Camp Blaz, Guam.

Peraton is the prime contractor for NASA at GRS, which is part of the NASA Space Relay (SR) Ground Segment. GRS provides the Telemetry, Tracking, and Command (TTC) link for two Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) and associated equipment and data paths for missions supported through the SR. It also serves as an interface for distributing satellite data to control centers and scientists, aiding in expanding our knowledge of Earth and the universe.

This position will be responsible for:

• Serving as the first line of defense in preventing customer service data loss and resolving anomalies for multiple critical space missions.
• Performing routine, non-routine, and complex assignments under supervision involving Ground Communications Equipment (GCE) systems related to daily operations and maintenance activities supporting spacecraft.
• Receiving initial instructions, equipment requirements, and advice from supervisors or engineers; performing work independently or in teams; with work reviewed for technical adequacy or conformity with instructions.
• Conducting operational system adjustments, preventive and corrective maintenance, and evaluating equipment performance, documenting all actions meticulously.
• Identifying and troubleshooting system problems, conducting tests, analyzing results to restore systems, improve performance, and reporting results.
• Complying with operational, maintenance, and organizational procedures and policies.
• Adhering to and suggesting improvements for technical and process documentation.
• Proactively seeking training to obtain required technical certifications.
• Reporting to and advising immediate supervisors on operational, technical, and personnel matters.
• Maintaining NASA and Peraton mandatory training requirements.