VLBI Engineering Technician — Space/RF Systems (Hawaii)

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to join our team in Kauai, Hawaii, to support the Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution contract, working with electronics, mechanical, and radio frequency systems. The successful candidate will assist with VLBI activities at the Kokee Park Geophysical Observatory.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring VLBI antenna systems, troubleshooting hardware, performing tests with DMMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, and

Qualifications

• AS/AA degree or 2 years technical training in engineering or electronics and 2 years of related experience; without a degree, HS/GED and 6 years of related experience are allowable.
• Minimum 1–2 years of related experience with hands-on electronic systems work.
• Experience following operational and/or maintenance procedures.
• Experience installing and maintaining mechanical equipment including gearboxes and motors.
• Ability to perform standalone shift work on a rotating 24hr schedule.
• Security clearance – able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance; you must be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
• Must be able to maintain access to government worksite.

Responsibilities

• Operation and Monitoring of KPGO antenna systems for VLBI operations.
• Troubleshooting and repairing electronic, electromechanical, and RF subsystems and components.
• Replacing components and wiring; repairing simple electronic equipment; taking test readings using instruments such as DMMs, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes.
• Providing hardware maintenance services including installation/modification and re-installation of existing equipment.
• Performing mechanical preventive maintenance on antenna systems (lubrication, oil changes, corrosion control).
• Applying technical knowledge to interpret manuals and solve complex problems.
• Following operational and maintenance procedures without deviation.
• Maintaining operations and maintenance documentation for KPGO VLBI systems.
• Data acquisition and transfer using Linux OS platforms.
• Team collaboration and on-the-job VLBI Operations and Maintenance training.

Skills

Hands-on electronics

Linux OS

Shift work

Education

AS/AA degree or 2 years technical training (engineering/electronics)

HS/GED with 6 years related experience

Tools

Test instruments (DMM, signal gen, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope)

Mechanical maintenance tools

Job description

Peraton is seeking a full-time Engineering Technician to join our team in Kauai, Hawaii, to support the Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution contract, working with electronics, mechanical, and radio frequency systems. The successful candidate will assist with VLBI activities at the Kokee Park Geophysical Observatory.

Responsibilities include operating and monitoring VLBI antenna systems, troubleshooting hardware, performing tests with DMMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, and