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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.\nResponsibilities\nPeraton is seeking an RF/Microwave Operations Engineer to support the DSN Operations & Maintenance contract with NASA/JPL. Under general direction/guidance from the Antenna Engineering Supervisor, the ideal candidate will 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.\nWhat you’ll do\nTroubleshoot transmitter and microwave issues reported by antenna site personnel\nPerform failure analysis and trend performance data across the network\nMaintain transmitter and microwave configuration and performance records\nCoordinate vendor repairs and JPL engineering support\nResearch, recommend, and justify replacements for obsolete parts and equipment, and develop phase-out plans\nParticipate in design reviews and help transition new hardware from development into operations, including shipment to antenna sites\nManage spares planning for new deliveries and oversee spares levels at each complex\nConduct acceptance testing at JPL (Pasadena) and on antenna at the tracking stations\nPresent findings and recommendations to Peraton and JPL management\nAdvocate for maintainers and operators on reliability, usability, and maintainability\nTravel\nAbout twice a month: one-day trips to Goldstone\nAbout 6 times a year: overnight trips to Goldstone\n1-2 trips per year (1-4 weeks each) to overseas complexes\nSome testing may require night or weekend work\nQualifications\nRequired qualifications\n2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree\nHands-on experience with RF/microwave equipment, transmitters, or communications systems\nKnowledge of satellite communications\nStrong communication skills, including building clear presentations from technical and numerical data\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs and climb 100'-200' structures via ladders and stairs\nUS citizenship; ability to pass a background check and NCIC check \nValid California REAL ID driver’s license\nPreferred qualifications\n3-5 years of experience with microwave transmitters, low-noise amplifiers, power amplifiers, and associated cooling/refrigeration equipment\nExperience with automated instrument measurement systems\nField installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting experience, including sparing analysis\nBackgrounds we’d love to hear from: satellite ground station engineers, broadcast transmitter engineers, radar and RF technicians, and military veterans with RF, satcom, or electronics experience\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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.Benefits Statement\nPeraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.\nApplication Statements\nThe application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. 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