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Electronics Technician
Centuria
Norman, USA
Full-time
Mid
Onsite
Discovered 2 weeks ago
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Job Responsibilities:
- Training & Certification Successfully complete a year-long, intensive training program including mentorship, classroom instruction, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) to become a subject matter expert on all WSR-88D hardware components (e.g., antenna, pedestal, transmitter, receiver). Achieve WSR-88D Hotline Certification through this training to provide expert-level technical support to field personnel. Become climb-certified to perform maintenance and inspections at heights exceeding 100 feet above ground level. Radar Maintenance & Testing Perform routine and specialized depot-level maintenance on core WSR-88D systems, components, and subsystems. Maintain, operate, and configure the Radar Operations Center's (ROC) Test Bed radar to support system testing, validation, and software development activities. Travel up to 25% of the time, for periods up to two weeks, to CONUS, OCONUS, and overseas field sites to: Execute complex, depot-level repairs (e.g., replacing the pedestal bull gear). Support acceptance testing and other field testing activities. Assist local technicians in diagnosing and resolving difficult radar performance and component issues. 24/7 Technical Support Perform scheduled shift duties on the 24/7/365 Maintenance Hotline in a solo capacity. Provide expert radar technical support to field radar technicians, assisting them in troubleshooting and resolving emergent WSR-88D operational and maintenance issues.
- Job Requirements: Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related field. Alternatively, completion of equivalent advanced technical coursework and certification from a Military Service or the private sector will be considered. Must have experience/knowledge of Radar Systems, specifically ground-based radar (as opposed to airborne systems), is strongly preferred. Must have the ability to read and interpret electromechanical schematic diagrams.
- Demonstrated experience in the operation, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electronic systems and equipment. Prior experience in an engineering support or maintenance support position is desired. Experience in an Engineering Technician role, including working with engineers on prototype design development and testing, is a plus. Knowledge of data processors, software and firmware applications, and computer systems is highly desirable.
- Desirable Skills Experience in writing and revising technical documentation for electronic and electromechanical systems and equipment. Knowledge of maintenance and operation procedures for complex systems. Proficiency with common office productivity and collaboration suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) is highly desirable for documentation work.
- Physical and Travel Requirements Extensive travel (up to 25%) is occasionally required, including trips to domestic and international field sites. Must be physically able and willing to perform duties that require working at height, including climbing a 100-ft radar tower, working in confined or tight spaces, and performing physically demanding labor for up to 8-hour periods.
- Training & Certification
- Successfully complete a year-long, intensive training program including mentorship, classroom instruction, and On-the-Job Training (OJT) to become a subject matter expert on all WSR-88D hardware components (e.g., antenna, pedestal, transmitter, receiver).
- Achieve WSR-88D Hotline Certification through this training to provide expert-level technical support to field personnel.
- Become climb-certified to perform maintenance and inspections at heights exceeding 100 feet above ground level. Radar Maintenance & Testing
- Perform routine and specialized depot-level maintenance on core WSR-88D systems, components, and subsystems.
- Maintain, operate, and configure the Radar Operations Center's (ROC) Test Bed radar to support system testing, validation, and software development activities.
- Travel up to 25% of the time, for periods up to two weeks, to CONUS, OCONUS, and overseas field sites to:
- Execute complex, depot-level repairs (e.g., replacing the pedestal bull gear).
- Support acceptance testing and other field testing activities.
- Assist local technicians in diagnosing and resolving difficult radar performance and component issues.
- 24/7 Technical Support
- Perform scheduled shift duties on the 24/7/365 Maintenance Hotline in a solo capacity.
- Provide expert radar technical support to field radar technicians, assisting them in troubleshooting and resolving emergent WSR-88D operational and maintenance issues.
Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related field.
- Alternatively, completion of equivalent advanced technical coursework and certification from a Military Service or the private sector will be considered.
- Must have the ability to read and interpret electromechanical schematic diagrams.
- Demonstrated experience in the operation, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of complex electronic systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of data processors, software and firmware applications, and computer systems is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Must have experience/knowledge of Radar Systems, specifically ground-based radar (as opposed to airborne systems), is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in an engineering support or maintenance support position is desired.
- Experience in an Engineering Technician role, including working with engineers on prototype design development and testing, is a plus.
- Experience in writing and revising technical documentation for electronic and electromechanical systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of maintenance and operation procedures for complex systems.
- Proficiency with common office productivity and collaboration suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) is highly desirable for documentation work.
- Physical and Travel Requirements
- Extensive travel (up to 25%) is occasionally required, including trips to domestic and international field sites.
- Must be physically able and willing to perform duties that require working at height, including climbing a 100-ft radar tower, working in confined or tight spaces, and performing physically demanding labor for up to 8-hour periods.
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