Electronics Technician I (WBS 150)

Company: Arcata Associates
Location: Edwards
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Summary: Electronics Technician I is accountable to the Aeronautical Tracking Facility (ATF) 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 ATF WGL, Field Service Engineer, and on senior coworkers such as the Field Service Engineer. Work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Under direction of a Field Service Engineer or WGL, perform real-time operations, including mission preflight configuration and checkout. Assist with performing preventative and corrective maintenance on all hardware used for range tracking and mobile systems located in the Dryden Aeronautical Tracking Range (DATR) facility at the NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center under the direction of a Field Service Engineer or the WGL. Under direction of a Field Service Engineer or WGL. Troubleshoot to component level using digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, power meters and other relevant test equipment. Fabricate, assemble and integrate components, systems and test devices according to configuration control requests. Maintain equipment history logs to track maintenance activities. Other Related Duties: Perform other related duties as required by management to include supporting other work centers during surges. This may include cross training into other function areas to meet overall contract performance objectives. Assist with general housekeeping of the work area. May be required to support safety, environmental or tower climbing activities. Qualifications: Education: Formal education in a relevant field and have demonstrated technical abilities. This can include standard industry certifications or military training. Experience: One year or more is desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Excellent customer service skills Computer system literacy. Ability to effectively use desktop Microsoft applications such as; Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio and Outlook. Technical familiarity with the equipment operated and maintained at the DATR or similar equipment is desired. Ability to read, write and understand English Ability to successfully complete the NASA soldering course Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Secret Security Clearance Must possess a valid driver's license. Core Competencies: Knowledge of : RF and servo theory, radar or telemetry fundamentals, power calculations, conversions and electronic formulas, test equipment use and application, computer hardware, basic software application and data interfaces. Ability to : Communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Apply the principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems. Work under pressure during a stressful mission environment. Establish and maintain successful work relationships with those contacted in the performance of this position. Work in a team environment; Work under deadlines. Use a computer to input and retrieve information and data. Perform work in an ISO compliant/certified environment. Skills: Good interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task. Work Environment, Physical and Mental Demands: Range environment with work at remote locations, prolonged sitting while using the computer and the telephone, constant use of sight abilities, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness. Ability to work extended and flexible hours including weekends. Ability to pass a heavy equipment physical exam required to operate motorized equipment such as forklifts, bucket lifts and platform personnel lifts. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Work location is in a desert environment, and employees are in contact with various desert wildlife. Occasional travel is required.

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