Field Service Engineer (supporting NASA)

ASRC Federal System Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join our NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center team in Edwards, CA (near Palmdale/Lancaster). This position supports pre-flight setup, real-time support, and system monitoring and maintenance of all Dryden Aeronautical Test Range communication systems.

About the role

Under the direction of a Work Group Lead, you will work a 9/80 schedule with typical hours of 6:30am–4:00pm, including occasional overtime (weekdays or weekends) to support mission flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-mission setup of communication (Comm) systems to meet mission requirements and in accordance with written procedures.
• Operate and monitor the Comm & Flight Termination systems (FTS) during all phases of live mission support.
• Provide technical assistance to Range Control Officer (RCO) during real-time operations.
• Perform preventative, corrective maintenance and repair of all hardware systems.
• Perform light maintenance of Land Mobile Radio (LMR) systems to include minor programming.
• Capture and archive real-time flight data.
• Operate all ISS/VHF and NASCOM/NTR equipment.
• Perform periodic network testing.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Train and mentor lower-level personnel.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or a closely related field, or completion of formal training in an accredited commercial or military electronics school.
• Minimum of 6 years of related work experience, including working in aircraft and/or spacecraft testing and range operations.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic equipment principles and test equipment used for fault isolation.
• In-depth knowledge of analog and digital communications equipment such as central equipment switching systems, industrial PC/Windows-based communications support systems, recording systems, and radio frequency (RF) systems.
• Maintain a valid Driver’s License and possess a REAL ID.
• Work in a team environment, under deadlines, and in AS9100 compliance.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience with engineering drawings, instructions, plans, procedures, and processes.
• Experience with controlling radio systems and responding via radio during real-time mission support.

Physical Requirements

• 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 some nights and 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; employees are in contact with various desert wildlife.
• Occasional travel is required.

Benefits

• Health care, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Education assistance.
• Paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

Pay

The salary offered will depend on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity, business needs, and other factors permitted by law. Posted pay ranges are a general guideline only and are not a guarantee of compensation or salary.