Technician A Electro-Mechanical

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TECHNICIAN A, ELECTRO-MECHANICAL, Haystack Observatory, to support operations, maintenance, and upgrade of three LSSC space surveillance radar systems.  Will be trained to participate in all aspects of high voltage (40kV and above) RF transmitter construction, operations and maintenance.  Duties will include electronic component and subsystem level assembly and troubleshooting, monitoring daily operations, and performing maintenance of the transmitter systems.  The work is performed on a variety of equipment, including high-voltage power supplies, vacuum tubes, precision RF waveguide components, sensitive high-power transmitter tubes, high-field magnets, and high-volume water cooling systems.  Some of this work will be performed at heights.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  graduation from a two-year technical day school or its equivalent; at least two years of applicable experience; experience in fabricating/repairing electronic equipment and soldering, mechanical fabrication, and assembly skills; and ability to obtain and maintain tower climbing, first aid, and hoist operator certification.  PREFERRED:  basic troubleshooting experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers; and experience maintaining high voltage equipment and vacuum tube-based equipment such as that found in radar or communication systems.  Job #22230

On rare occasions, may be required to cover an earlier shift if coverage is needed and there may be occasions when maintenance and operational responsibilities could require working off hours.

Must pass a tower climbing physical and be willing and able to climb towers.

Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Haystack is located in Westford, MA.

1/30/23