Telemetry Technician – Field Operations & RF Systems

ARES Corporation; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation seeks a Junior Telemetry Technician to support fixed telemetry operations and maintenance for launch and mission support at Wallops Flight Facility. The role involves operating telemetry ground station equipment, antennas, receivers, and related interfaces, with travel and safety adherence.

The position requires an associate degree or two years of technical education in electronics, plus experience with telemetry systems or RF communications.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or two years of technical education in Electronics or related field, or equivalent military technical training.
• Experience with telemetry ground station equipment or RF/SAT communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain telemetry ground station equipment and RF/SAT communications systems.
• Support operation and maintenance of telemetry systems including antennas, receivers, demodulators, bit synchronizers, recording devices, and interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and fault isolate telemetry systems and equipment.
• Interpret technical schematics and system drawings.
• Utilize test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters, and signal generators.
• Maintain logs and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Support mission operations under supervision of senior personnel.
• Ensure compliance with company and NASA procedures and policies.
• Assist with installation and maintenance around antenna systems and telemetry equipment.

Skills

Telemetry

RF Communications

Schematic Interpretation

Electronic Test Equipment

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree in Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Voltmeters

Power Meters

Signal Generators

Job description

ARES Corporation seeks a Junior Telemetry Technician to support fixed telemetry operations and maintenance for launch and mission support at Wallops Flight Facility. The role involves operating telemetry ground station equipment, antennas, receivers, and related interfaces, with travel and safety adherence.

The position requires an associate degree or two years of technical education in electronics, plus experience with telemetry systems or RF communications.