Location: Las Cruces,NM, USA
Title: Field Engineering Specialist
Location: Las Cruces, NM (White Sands Complex)
Clearance: Secret
Citizenship Requirement: Yes
Req #: 3618
Salary: $50,000 to $54,000 annually
October 1, 2024 target hire date.
Summary: Craig Technologies has an opening for a Field Engineering Specialist at the White Sands Complex in Las Cruces, NM.This position will be supporting NASA Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution contract (SENSE).
Role/Responsibilities:
As a Member of the White Sands Complex (WSC) Maintenance Team, the Field Engineering Specialist performs a variety of complex duties to support real-time satellite operations. Duties include but are not limited to:
+ Providing engineering and maintenance support for the High Rate Data Switch (HDRS) at the White Sands Complex (WSC) entire System and Subsystems.
+ Providing maintenance and bench repair support to Low Voltage power supplies.
+ Providing engineering and maintenance support for the USS-CR Wide Band Demod and Wide Band PTE modem at the White Sands Complex (WSC) entire System and Subsystems.
+ Providing engineering and maintenance support for the Antenna IFL Control and Status equipment at the White Sands Complex (WSC) entire System and Subsystems.
+ Provide OJT training, generate documentation support, support the installation of Firmware/Software deliveries, and provide technical input for correcting deficiencies or to provide enhancements.
+ Promotes a positive professional image to personnel and is supportive of a collaborative team environment.
+ Promotes workplace and personnel safety by identifying and mitigating risks and intervenes to prevent mishaps.
+ Perform other system maintenance functions as assigned by the HMD Manager.
+ This position is subject to call-in; weekend, holiday and overtime assignments.
Skills/Experience:
+ Required to have skills and knowledge of Radio Frequency (RF) component level repair experience with phasing capability (Phase Modulation/PLLs) as well as knowledge of IT network architecture, network protocol standards (TCP, UDP, IP) and computer architecture and operating systems.
+ Must have digital component level repair experience.
+ Must have working knowledge of Digital Receiver systems, with component level repair and testing experience.
+ Must have working knowledge of Power Supply systems, with component level repair and testing experience.
+ Must have a familiarity with RF Up Converter, Modulators/Demodulators, and (TTL) Transistor-transistor logic / (ECL) Emitter-Coupled Logic technology.
+ Experience responding quickly and effectively during critical and emergency situations
+ Under limited supervision candidate must be able to isolate hardware problems to the lowest line replaceable unit level and return the system to full operational capability.
+ Ability to conduct or supervise the performance of equipment evaluation and testing.
+ Develop Engineering Changes (EC's), Local Operating Procedures (LOP's), and Preventive Maintenance Plans (PM's)
+ Ability to train and lead technicians in component repair.
+ Ability to coordinate the installation of equipment and/or replacement of parts and ensures all necessary adjustments to the system and chassis are made.
Experience/Education
+ An Associate's degree and 2 or 6 years of related experience is required (depending on Level). In lieu of formal education, 3 years of additional related experience is allowable.
Clearance:
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security clearance, which includes U.S. Citizenship or U.S. naturalization
Valid U.S. Drivers License required