RF/Microwave Operations Engineer

Peraton; California; In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Peraton is seeking an RF/Microwave Operations Engineer to support NASA/JPL's DSN. Under supervision, you will sustain microwave communication equipment on large reflectors and coordinate with antenna sites while supporting maintenance and operational reliability.

Ideal candidates have hands-on RF experience, satellite communications knowledge, and the ability to travel for site work, including occasional overnight trips. US citizenship and CA REAL ID are required.

Competenze

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree.
• Hands-on experience with RF/microwave equipment, transmitters, or communications systems.
• Knowledge of satellite communications.
• Strong communication skills, incl. presenting technical data clearly.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb 100'–200' structures via ladders.
• US citizenship; ability to pass background and NCIC checks.
• Valid California REAL ID driver’s license.

Mansioni

• Troubleshoot transmitter and microwave issues at antenna sites.
• Perform failure analysis and trend performance data across the network.
• Maintain transmitter and microwave configuration and performance records.
• Coordinate vendor repairs and JPL engineering support.
• Research and justify replacements for obsolete parts and plan phase-out.
• Participate in design reviews and transition new hardware to operations.
• Manage spares planning for new deliveries and oversee spares levels.

Conoscenze

RF Engineering

Microwave transmitters

Satellite communications

Data analysis

Formazione

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Electrical Engineering

Strumenti

Automated measurement systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Required qualifications

• 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree


• Hands-on experience with RF/microwave equipment, transmitters, or communications systems


• Knowledge of satellite communications


• Strong communication skills, including building clear presentations from technical and numerical data


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb 100'–200' structures via ladders and stairs


• US citizenship; ability to pass a background check and NCIC check


• Valid California REAL ID driver’s license

Preferred qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience with microwave transmitters, low-noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, and associated cooling/refrigeration equipment


• Experience with automated instrument measurement systems


• Field installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience, including sparing analysis

Backgrounds we’d love to hear from: satellite ground station engineers, broadcast transmitter engineers, radar and RF technicians, and military veterans with RF, satcom, or electronics experience

Peraton is seeking an RF/Microwave Operations Engineer to support the DSN Operations & Maintenance contract with NASA/JPL. Under general direction/guidance from the Antenna Engineering Supervisor, the ideal candidate will be responsible for sustaining engineering and maintenance support of microwave communication and support equipment utilized on JPL / NASA Deep Space Network (DSN) large fully steerable reflector antennas.

What you’ll do

• Troubleshoot transmitter and microwave issues reported by antenna site personnel


• Perform failure analysis and trend performance data across the network


• Maintain transmitter and microwave configuration and performance records
  
• Coordinate vendor repairs and JPL engineering support


• Research, recommend, and justify replacements for obsolete parts and equipment, and develop phase-out plans


• Participate in design reviews and help transition new hardware from development into operations, including shipment to antenna sites


• Manage spares planning for new deliveries and oversee spares levels at each complex


• Conduct acceptance testing at JPL (Pasadena) and on antenna at the tracking stations


• Present findings and recommendations to Peraton and JPL management


• Advocate for maintainers and operators on reliability, usability, and maintainability

Travel

• About twice a month: one-day trips to Goldstone


• About 6 times a year: overnight trips to Goldstone


• 1-2 trips per year (1-4 weeks each) to overseas complexes


• Some testing may require night or weekend work