Space DSN Digital/Servo Maintenance Lead

Peraton; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Digital/Servo Maintenance Supervisor to join the Space Communications Network Services Contract (DSN) with NASA. The role oversees technicians who maintain and modify GDSCC tracking station equipment related to Digital/Servo and antenna systems, using test equipment and schematics.

You will supervise shifts, assign tasks, implement engineering changes, ensure safety and compliance, and provide training and guidance to the team.

Qualifications

• Six years of directly related experience with advanced-technology spacecraft telecommunications systems, transmitters/receivers, Digital/Servo computer/signal processing, and associated control systems
• Extensive experience with DSN processes governing Test and Transfer
• Experience with JPL Service Capability Development (SCD) process
• Experience with JPL Service Execution (SVE) process
• Ability to recognize potential hazards and follow all safety equipment procedures
• Ability to follow applicable regulatory agency and site-specific guidelines, and to properly document all job-related activities
• Must be able to obtain a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC);
• US citizenship and proof of citizenship required to obtain clearance
• Must possess and retain a valid California Real ID driver's license

Responsibilities

• Act as working leader, directing the activities of the Digital/Servo Technician pool during the assigned shift
• Assign and monitor job tasks for technicians, ensuring work is completed to standard and on schedule
• Implement Engineering Change Orders and oversee associated documentation
• Maintain thorough knowledge of all maintenance requirements within the assigned classification
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all associated paperwork and record-keeping
• Provide training and technical guidance to team members as needed
• Escalate and help resolve the most difficult technical issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

BA/BS degree in technical or engineering-related field

Job description

Peraton is seeking a Digital/Servo Maintenance Supervisor to join the Space Communications Network Services Contract (DSN) with NASA. The role oversees technicians who maintain and modify GDSCC tracking station equipment related to Digital/Servo and antenna systems, using test equipment and schematics.

You will supervise shifts, assign tasks, implement engineering changes, ensure safety and compliance, and provide training and guidance to the team.