System Test Technician - StarFire GNSS

Job Responsibilities:

• Travel - Up to 90% field-based, including travel to Riverdale, CA and Irvine, CA
• Serve as the primary liaison with UC ANR South Coast Farm to coordinate all StarFire GNSS test activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams across ISG-T and client to align test operations at the Irvine site.
• Train and support UC ANR staff on client’s Precision Ag technologies, when needed.
• Oversee maintenance and readiness of equipment; coordinate repairs with local dealers as needed.
• Manage on-site storage and upkeep of test equipment and vehicles.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with the farm management team.
• Travel to Riverdale, CA to conduct additional testing and support TDP validation in orchard environments.
• Execute software verification and validation for StarFire GNSS receivers.
• Develop and apply knowledge of GPS fundamentals through hands-on assignments and training.
• Perform field testing, including equipment setup, data logging/export, and analysis.
• Operate and test agricultural machinery in experimental field environments.
• Work independently and collaboratively with engineers to validate GNSS receiver performance.

Skills:

• 1+ years of experience operating precision agriculture equipment.
• Familiarity with Client’s machinery.
• Experience in system validation, verification testing, and regression testing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Hands-on experience with equipment setup and infrastructure installation

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, Agricultural Engineering, or a related field.