Engineering Technician IV

Engineering Technician IV

Location: Mount Laguna, California

Clearance: N/A

Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship Required

Req #: 4078

Starting Hourly Rate: $32.53/hr, hourly SCA position

Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for an Engineering Technician IV (MOBLAS Console Operator)

In this position, you will work with the NASA Space Geodesy Network (NSGN) program by supporting the operations and maintenance of the NASA MOBile LAser System (MOBLAS) ground station, specifically MOBLAS-4, in Mount Laguna, California. The MOBLAS system is used to measure the round-trip time of flight of laser pulses to satellites that are equipped with retroreflectors. The data collected supports geophysical and geodetic research activities.

Detailed Description:

• Operating the MOBLAS-4 station 8 hours per day, 5 days a week to collect satellite range data. Typical shift is from 6am to 2pm.
• Performing regular weekly, monthly, and yearly preventative maintenance on all systems according to local operating procedures.
• Complete regular ground tests to calibrate instrumentation and adjustments as needed.
• Coordinate with remote engineering team to
  • Troubleshoot system malfunctions and complete corrective maintenance as directed.
  • Review or verify blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, and engineering instructions for assembling equipment.
• Receiving technical advice from supervisor or engineer and work is reviewed for technical adequacy (or conformity with instructions).
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• AS/AA degree and 2+ years of related experience, or 2 years of technical training and 2+ years of related experience, or HS/GED and 6 years of related experience.
• 1 year of related experience as a ground system or console operator.
• Experience following operational and/or maintenance procedures.
• Ability to perform standalone shift work.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.

Desired Experience:

• Experience operating or working with electro-optic elements, subsystems, and systems for ground-based systems including lasers, detectors, and beam control assemblies.
• Experience operating or configuring timing equipment for high precision servo control, data measurement, and processing systems/subsystems.
• Experience using complex test instruments such as high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment.

***All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation/Drug Screening and must meet all eligibility requirements. ***

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.