Engineer, Field Service - Range Communication Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Field Service Engineer - Range Tracking Systems

Description / Job Summary

The Range Tracking Systems Field Service Engineer is accountable to the Range Tracking Systems (RTS) Work Group Lead (WGL) for the overall support of in-scope work in WBS 150. This includes providing technical support to ensure timely completion of work while meeting or exceeding quality standards. This position receives technical guidance from the Work Group Lead and the Arcata Site Manager. Work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support telemetry, radar and data processing system operations as required.
• Implements quality procedures and work instructions
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required for this Position :

Other Related Duties :

Required Experience

Required Education

Core Competencies :

Develop documentation and test procedures.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Work Environment

Arcata Associates is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact the Human Resources department at 702-642-9500 ext. 2.