Optical Systems Technician: Alignment, Calibration & Electronics

Southwest Range Services; New Mexico; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Range Services seeks a technician to operate, calibrate, and maintain optical tracking mounts and related instrumentation. You will troubleshoot and operate systems using standard test equipment and schematics, ensuring quiet, reliable performance.

Under supervision, the role includes installing, repairing, and modifying electronic and optical equipment, with potential overtime and weekend work as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressive work experience in the specific field or graduation from a two-year technical institute.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to obtain a CDL.
• Subject to security investigation and eligibility for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain optical tracking mounts and related instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and operate equipment using standard test gear and schematics.
• Under supervision, install, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify electronic and optical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronics

Optical equipment

Diagnostic testing

Education

Two-year technical institute program

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical schematics

Job description

Southwest Range Services seeks a technician to operate, calibrate, and maintain optical tracking mounts and related instrumentation. You will troubleshoot and operate systems using standard test equipment and schematics, ensuring quiet, reliable performance.

Under supervision, the role includes installing, repairing, and modifying electronic and optical equipment, with potential overtime and weekend work as needed.