VLBA Site Technician — Radio Astronomy & Systems Maintenance

National Radio Astronomy Observatory; Tucson (AZ); Presencial; USD 45 000 - 61 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Excellent paid time off

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement benefit (10% of base pay)

Resumo da oferta

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks a VLBA Station Specialist to perform hands-on maintenance of the Very Long Baseline Array station at Kitt Peak, AZ, including the 25-meter antenna. You will troubleshoot, repair, and keep the site operational to enable continuous astronomical data delivery for scientific study.

The role requires working at heights, responding to on-call weekends, and collaborating with NRAO engineers.

Qualificações

• 2 years of experience in Electronics or Electrical fields
• Ability to work at height up to 100 feet and in challenging environments
• U.S. work authorization required; no H-1B sponsorship for this role

Responsabilidades

• Perform maintenance, inspection, testing, troubleshooting, repair, data delivery on VLBA Station and 25-meter antenna.
• Monitor emergency power, fire alarms, HVAC systems, and other site infrastructure.
• Prepare technical reports, charts, graphs, and schematics describing equipment operation and issues.
• Collaborate with NRAO technicians and engineers; travel to other VLBA sites if required.
• Provide staff supervision, coaching, and performance feedback as part of the role.

Conhecimentos

Independent work

Effective communication

Driver's license

Problem solving

Formação académica

AS degree in Electronics

BS degree in related field

Ferramentas

Personal computer

Common software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks a VLBA Station Specialist to perform hands-on maintenance of the Very Long Baseline Array station at Kitt Peak, AZ, including the 25-meter antenna. You will troubleshoot, repair, and keep the site operational to enable continuous astronomical data delivery for scientific study.

The role requires working at heights, responding to on-call weekends, and collaborating with NRAO engineers.