Meteorological Junior Field Technician – Launch Range Ops

ARES Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation, located at NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, seeks a Meteorological Operations Junior Technician to operate and maintain meteorological instrumentation systems for NASA launch operations. Candidates will troubleshoot and support various meteorological measurement systems while ensuring data collection reliability.

This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. ARES values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the year in support of mission requirements.
• Ability to obtain National Weather Service certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain meteorological instrumentation systems supporting range and launch operations.
• Perform troubleshooting, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance activities on meteorological equipment.
• Support field operations involving tower inspections and equipment maintenance activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting electronic and instrumentation systems

Interpreting schematics and technical drawings

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

ARES Corporation, located at NASA Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia, seeks a Meteorological Operations Junior Technician to operate and maintain meteorological instrumentation systems for NASA launch operations. Candidates will troubleshoot and support various meteorological measurement systems while ensuring data collection reliability.

This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan. ARES values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.