Field Service Engineer (supporting NASA)

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ASRC Federal System Solutions, an ASRC Federal subsidiary, is seeking a Range Tracking Field Service Engineer to join our NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center team. Under the supervision of the Work Group Lead, the position provides technical support of real-time aeronautics research and low earth orbiting space vehicles using radar tracking and mobile systems.

This role is located at NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center on Edwards Air Force Base, near Palmdale/Lancaster, CA. As a part of this team, you will be required to work a 9/80 schedule with typical hours of 6:30am-4:00pm with occasional overtime (weekdays or weekends) to support mission flight operations.

Responsibilities:

• Support telemetry, radar and data processing system operations as required.

• Configure and calibrate the systems for mission support utilizing a preflight procedure; recognize and report, troubleshoot and repair any anomaly.
• Interface with Range control and operations personnel in professional manner, using proper communications protocol.
• Utilize various test equipment such as RF and fiber power meters, oscilloscopes, digital volt meters, signal generators and spectrum analyzers.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital circuits to component level without supervision.
• Utilize PC-based peripheral systems in daily performance of job requirements.
• Develop and update configuration drawings in Visio.
• Maintain daily operation logs, mission database, preventive maintenance records and adhere to the Dryden Aeronautical Test Range (DATR) configuration control process.
• Perform preventive maintenance on the systems as required.
• Provide sustaining and developmental engineering on telemetry, radar and data communications systems.
• Train and mentor lower-level personnel.

Requirements:

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related field or completion of formal training in an accredited commercial or military electronics school.
• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience, including working in aircraft and/or spacecraft testing and range operations.
• In-depth knowledge of range operations, including fixed and mobile tracking systems operations and maintenance and mobile systems deployment/operation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Security Clearance
• Maintain a valid Driver's License and possess a REAL ID

Desired Skills:

• Ability to identify tasks and assign priorities

• Basic knowledge of operations, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting following standardized procedures.
• Familiarity with Microsoft applications such as word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, and Outlook.
• Technical experience/familiarity with the range tracking equipment

Physical Requirements:

Range environment with work at remote locations, prolonged sitting while using the computer and the telephone, constant use of sight abilities, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness. Ability to work extended and flexible hours including some nights and weekends. Ability to pass a heavy equipment physical exam required to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, bucket lifts and platform personnel lifts. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Work location is in a desert environment, and employees are in contact with various desert wildlife. Occasional travel is required.

We invest in the lives of our employees, both in and out of the workplace, by providing competitive pay and benefits packages. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

EEO Statement

ASRC Federal and its Subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other factor prohibited by applicable law.