Electronics Technician

Job Title: Electronics Technician

Location: Norman, OK

Position Type: Full-Time Onsite

Clearance: Public Trust

Centuria, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), has been delivering IT, Engineering, and Scientific solutions to the Federal Government since 2002. During our two decades of service we have earned the trust and respect of our government clients for the simple reason that we have great people who are experts in their fields and take pride and ownership in everything they do.

The Washington Post has recognized Centuria Corporation as one of the top workplaces in the DC Metro area for 2026. This award celebrates nationally recognized companies that make the world a better place to work together by prioritizing a people-centered culture and giving employees a voice. The Top Workplaces USA award is based entirely on feedback from an employee engagement survey completed by the employees of participating workplaces.

Centuria is honored to have been awarded this distinction.

The National Weather Service (NWS) Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Radar Operations Center (ROC) in Norman, Oklahoma, is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and modernization of the NEXRAD radar network (WSR-88D system), which is essential for the U.S.'s weather monitoring and forecasting. The ROC provides 24/7 technical support, oversees upgrades, and collaborates with research institutions and government agencies to enhance radar technology.

It also manages the dissemination of critical radar data used for weather forecasting and severe weather alerts, ensuring the continued accuracy and reliability of this vital national infrastructure.

This role directly supports the ROC Maintenance Team, which is responsible for the overall sustainment and reliability of the WSR-88D system. The team's mission is to maintain the system's high reliability, improve its operational capabilities, and ensure the continued delivery of high-quality meteorological services. A key function of the Maintenance Team is staffing the WSR-88D Hotline, which provides 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week, expert consultation to all U.S. Government Field Sites and other users.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related…