Junior Telemetry Technician- Timing

ARES Corporation; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; 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 is hiring a Junior Telemetry Technician for the Timing group at Wallops Island, VA. The role focuses on operating and maintaining NASA/IRIG timing equipment, diagnosing faults, and supporting system upgrades.

You will interpret schematics and work with engineering staff while maintaining detailed logs in Maximo. Ideal candidates hold a two-year technical degree or relevant military training, have electronics experience, and are willing to travel up to 40% with potential for a

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or relevant military training required.
• Experience in electronics and/or NASA timing signal distribution.
• Experience with time codes, voice intercoms, and cabling techniques preferred.
• Ability to interpret schematics and system drawings; communicate technical insight to engineering staff for system upgrades and configuration changes.
• Experience with Maximo recordkeeping system; ability to create concise Discrepancy Reports.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain NASA/IRIG timing equipment, including timing distribution and display equipment, countdown clock generators, line drivers, amplifiers, cabling, voice intercom systems, PA systems and ancillary interfaces.
• Apply technical knowledge to quickly fault isolate and maintain systems.
• Interpret schematics and system drawings; coordinate with engineering staff on upgrades and configurations.
• Use test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DVMs, frequency counters, TDRs, and signal generators.
• Manage, splice, and troubleshoot fiber optic cabling; convert fiber to copper as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedules in Maximo; generate Discrepancy Reports.
• Possess typing skills and strong familiarity with computer usage; assist Timing team under supervision.
• Follow Company and NASA procedures and policies; perform tasks including lifting 40 lbs, working at heights, and in tight spaces.
• Travel 40% of the year; a valid U.S. passport may be required; ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.

Skills

Typing skills

Technical reading

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

Two-year technical degree or relevant military training

Tools

NASA/IRIG timing equipment

Oscilloscopes

Digital voltmeters

Time domain reflectometers

Signal generators

Fiber optic cabling

Copper cabling

Maximo

Timecode protocols (IP)

Voice intercom systems

PA systems

IP/Ethernet troubleshooting

Job description

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Junior Telemetry Technician- Timing

Full Time Wallops Island, VA, US

This job posting is for a position in the Timing Group and is open to all ROC II Bargaining Unit employees deemed qualified, as determined by the Company, to perform the duties of “Junior Telemetry Technician”.

Position Requirements:

Two-year technical degree or relevant military training, and experience in electronics and/or NASA timing signal distribution. Experience with time codes, voice intercoms, and cabling techniques preferred.

• Ability to operate and maintain NASA/IRIG timing equipment, including timing distribution and display equipment, countdown clock generators, line drivers, amplifiers, copper and fiber optic cabling, voice intercom systems, PA systems and ancillary interfaces.
• Knowledge of modern IP/network timecode protocols and digital timecode transport preferred, as well as a familiarity of basic IP/ethernet connected equipment troubleshooting.
• Apply technical knowledge and respond quickly to accomplish fault isolation and maintenance of systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics and systems drawings; communicate technical insight to engineering staff for system upgrades and configuration changes.
• Use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, frequency counters, time domain reflectometers, and signal generators.
• Experience with managing, splicing, and troubleshooting fiber optic cabling, as well as conversion from fiber to copper.
• Maintain up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedules, utilizing Maximo recordkeeping system. Ability to create concise Discrepancy Reports required.
• Possess typing skills and strong familiarity with computer usage.
• Ability to serve as Timing team member, assisting other technicians. Duties will be performed under direct supervision of higher-level technicians.
• Ensure Company and NASA procedures and policies are followed.
• Perform manual tasks, which may include lifting 40 lbs. or more and working at heights, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces, or areas with limited environmental controls.
• Foreign and domestic travel is required 40% of the year. A valid U.S. passport may be required for this position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
• 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).