Meteorological Instrumentation Technician

The California State University; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

San José State University’s Department of Meteorology and Climate Science seeks a Meteorological Electronic Technician to support teaching and research through skilled repair, calibration, installation, and modification of meteorological instrumentation used in laboratories, observatories, field locations, and vehicle-mounted applications.

The role emphasizes maintaining and calibrating Doppler radar, lidar, weather stations, cameras, and air-quality instruments, plus data communications and

Qualifications

• Three years of journey-level or skilled experience in maintenance and repair of scientific/technical equipment, with possible substitutions as described in the job posting.
• BS in a field where electronic instrumentation is used is preferred; related military experience also acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, install, troubleshoot, and calibrate sophisticated scientific instrumentation.
• Diagnose and repair equipment such as Doppler radar, lidar, weather stations, cameras, and air-quality sensors.
• Install instrumentation on fixed and mobile platforms and participate in field deployments as needed.
• Maintain data communications between instruments, data loggers, and campus websites.
• Design, develop, modify, and fabricate specialized equipment for faculty and student research and instruction.
• Maintain equipment inventories and coordinate with vendors for quotes and information.

Skills

Electronic instrumentation

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Data communication

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Education

BS in related field

Tools

Doppler radar

Lidar

Weather stations

Job description

San José State University’s Department of Meteorology and Climate Science seeks a Meteorological Electronic Technician to support teaching and research through skilled repair, calibration, installation, and modification of meteorological instrumentation used in laboratories, observatories, field locations, and vehicle-mounted applications.

The role emphasizes maintaining and calibrating Doppler radar, lidar, weather stations, cameras, and air-quality instruments, plus data communications and