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The DSN also provides radar and radio astronomy observations that improve our understanding of the solar system and the larger universe.\nUnder general direction/guidance from the Antenna Engineering Supervisor, the ideal candidate be responsible for sustaining engineering and maintenance support of microwave communication and support equipment utilized on JPL / NASA Deep Space Network (DSN) large fully-steerable reflector antennas.\nThe selected candidate will also be expected to perform failure analyses, trend performance data, interface with the JPL transmitter and microwave engineers to sustain existing field systems and participate in the implementation of new and obsolescence replacement equipment.\nResponsibilities:\nAnalyze and troubleshoot issues / problems that the personnel at the antenna sites are experiencing. \nMaintain on-line transmitter and microwave configuration and performance data.\nMaintain netwide cognizance of performance issues and coordinate vendor repair and JPL support as needed.\nGenerate reports and prepare and provide verbal presentations to Peraton and JPL management\nResearch, recommend, and justify new parts or equipment for obsolete or soon-to-be-obsolete parts or equipment and phase-out plans.\nAdvocate for the installed infrastructure on the behalf of the maintenance staffs and the antenna operators, for ease of use, reliability and maintainability. \nParticipate in design reviews and facilitate the transfer of new hardware from development engineering to operations, including processing the shipment for delivery to the appropriate antenna location. \nBe responsible for negotiating adequate sparing of new deliveries and the oversight of adequate spares at each antenna location\nConduct acceptance testing on hardware in the subsystems assigned. Some of this testing is performed at JPL (Pasadena, CA), while other testing is performed on the antennas at the tracking stations in Goldstone, California; Canberra, Australia and Madrid, Spain including possible required activities during nights and weekends.\nIt is anticipated that there will be twice a month travel to Goldstone for one day activities, 6 times a year overnight and one or two 1-4 week trips to each of the two overseas complexes each year.\nAdditional duties will be assigned, as required.Seeking an Operations Engineer to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) Operations and Maintenance O&M contract with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA in Monrovia, CA.\n\nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\n2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree\nExhibit clear communications and presentation skills. \nCan produce clear, convincing presentations based on analysis of numerical information. \nAre able to work well in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment. \nAbility to lift up to 50lbs.\nCan climb 100' to 200' structures via ladders and stairs.\nAbility to undergo a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC). In order to obtain a clearance, you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.\nMust possess and retain a valid California Real ID driver’s license.\nDesired Qualifications\nPossess prior experience supporting field installations with maintenance and troubleshooting and performing sparing analyses.\nFundamental knowledge of satellite communications.\n3 to 5 years progressive experience with microwave transmitters, low-noise amplifiers and power amplifiers, associated refrigeration and cooling equipment, and automated instrument measurement systems.\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.\nTarget Salary Range\n$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. 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