Junior Telemetry Technician- Timing

ARES Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation is seeking a Junior Telemetry Technician in the Timing Group at Wallops Island. The role requires a two-year technical degree or relevant military training, with experience in electronics and NASA timing signals.

You will operate IRIG timing equipment, maintain systems, and troubleshoot failures under supervision. Travel up to 40% and ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or military training is required.
• Experience with time codes, voice intercoms, and cabling techniques preferred.
• Ability to operate NASA/IRIG timing equipment and solve faults quickly.
• Ability to read schematics and discuss system upgrades with engineering staff.
• Proficiency with common test equipment and fiber optic troubleshooting.
• Maintain logs and reports in Maximo; create concise discrepancy reports.
• Strong computer skills and accurate typing are required.
• Must be able to travel 40% and obtain Secret clearance.
• Shift work and safety/quality compliance are expected.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain NASA/IRIG timing equipment and related interfaces.
• Troubleshoot timing distribution, display equipment, and cabling.
• Interpret schematics and communicate technical insights to engineering staff.
• Use test equipment to diagnose and repair timing systems.
• Manage fiber optic cabling and conversions between fiber and copper.
• Log maintenance actions and generate discrepancy reports in Maximo.
• Support Timing team under supervision and follow company policies.

Skills

IP/timecode protocols

fault isolation

schematics interpretation

computer usage

typing skills

team collaboration

safety and quality awareness

Education

Two-year technical degree or military training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital voltmeters

Frequency counters

Time domain reflectometers

Signal generators

Fiber optic cabling

Maximo

Job description

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 Benefits:

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental 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).