Junior Telemetry Technician in Mobile Radar Service Area

ARES Corporation; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation seeks a Junior Telemetry Technician to support mobile radar operations at Wallops Island, VA. This on-site role requires technical training and radar experience with travel 40% of the year. Successfully performing duties involves assisting technicians in operation, site setup, and maintenance tasks.

You will interpret diagrams, operate test equipment, and maintain logs under supervision, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Two years technical education or relevant military training and two years of radar experience.
• Knowledge of digital, analog, and RF electronic fundamentals and the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams including block diagrams and schematics.
• Practical knowledge of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters, and signal generators.
• Duties performed under direct supervision of higher-level technicians and willingness to travel 40% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Assist radar technicians in system operation and maintenance activities.
• Help with radar site setup and tear-down in remote locations.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and schematics to support repairs.
• Maintain up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Operate/test equipment and ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Radar systems knowledge

Troubleshooting to component level

Electrical fundamentals

Reading schematics/diagrams

Ability to work in remote locations

Physical task readiness

Education

Two years technical education or relevant military training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power meters

Signal generators

Job description

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Junior Telemetry Technician in Mobile Radar Service Area

Full Time Wallops Island, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2622

This job posting is for a position in the ROC Mobile Radar Section and is open to all Bargaining Unit employees deemed qualified, as determined by the Company, to perform the duties of “Junior Radar Technician” in the Mobile Radar Service Area.

The successful candidate shall possess at a minimum the following qualifications:

• Two years technical education or relevant military training and two years of radar experience, experience with tracking radar mobile systems preferred.
• Knowledge of digital, analog, and RF electronic fundamentals and the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
• Ability to serve as a Radar team member, assisting other technicians in system operation and maintenance activities; also involved in radar site set-up and tear-down in remote locations.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams including functional block diagrams and schematics.
• Practical knowledge of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters, and signal generators Maintain up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Familiarity with PC operations and possesses demonstrable typing skills.
• Demonstrate mathematical skills necessary to perform basic algebraic operations.
• Duties will be performed under direct supervision of higher-level technicians.
• Ensure Company and NASA procedures and policies are followed.
• The successful candidate mut be able to perform physical tasks that include climbing ladders and towers, work in tight spaces with limited environmental control and lifting 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Foreign and domestic travel is required 40% of the year.
• A valid U.S. passport may be required for this position.
• Safety and quality awareness and compliance are required.
• Shift work may be required. Assignments may change or vary.
• ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).