Field Meteorological Operations Tech – Instrumentation

• Operate and maintain meteorological instrumentation systems supporting range and launch operations.

• Support operation and maintenance of GPS sounding systems, aerostat sounding systems, wind tower systems, meteorological surface measurement systems, and laser ceilometers.

• Perform troubleshooting, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance activities on meteorological equipment and associated support systems.

• Assist with installation, calibration, testing, and deployment of weather instrumentation.

• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.

• Utilize electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters, and signal generators.

• Maintain operational logs, maintenance records, and preventative maintenance schedules.

• Support meteorological data collection activities and system readiness efforts.

• Ensure compliance with NASA, customer, and company operational, safety, and quality procedures.

• Support field operations involving tower inspections, tower climbing, and equipment maintenance activities.

• Travel to remote locations in support of meteorological and range operations as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Ability to troubleshoot electronic and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and instrumentation.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel approximately 25% of the year in support of mission requirements.
• Ability to obtain National Weather Service certification within six months of hire.

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Hard Skills

• troubleshooting
• fault isolation
• corrective maintenance
• installation
• calibration
• testing
• deployment
• interpretation of schematics
• wiring diagrams
• technical documentation

Soft Skills

• communication
• teamwork
• problem-solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• National Weather Service certification