Technician B Electro - Mechanical

Overview

TECHNICIAN B ELECTRO-MECHANICAL, Haystack Observatory, to support operations, maintenance, fabrication, and repair of many complex electro-mechanical systems. Work will include but is not limited to supporting electro-mechanical antenna systems, data acquisition systems, fiber optic equipment and networks, and cryogenically cooled receiver systems. Other responsibilities may include fabricating many types of cables, i.e. Communications, RF, Fiber Optics.

• Support electro-mechanical antenna systems, data acquisition systems, fiber optic equipment and networks, and cryogenically cooled receiver systems.
• Fabricate many types of cables (communications, RF, fiber optics).

• REQUIRED:
  
  Graduation from a two-year day technical school or its equivalent in applicable experience; experience integrating and repairing electro-mechanical systems and equipment; familiarity with machine shop equipment and tools; general mechanical systems knowledge and experience with mechanical maintenance and assembly using hand and power tools; ability to use basic technician tools (soldering iron, DVM, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer); familiarity with machine shop equipment and tools (drill press, sanders, milling machines, lathe;
  
  computer-based instrumentation are valuable).
• Willingness to support antenna operations on overtime shifts and occasional travel to field sites; ability to occasionally work a flexible schedule as maintenance and operational responsibilities may involve working after hours, different shifts, weekends, and occasional holidays; comfortable working with computer systems in a variety of configurations (Windows, Linux, embedded computers); ability to follow instructions; ability to lift 50 lbs as part of mechanical maintenance activities;
  
  demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team.
• PREFERRED:
  Working knowledge of digital and analog circuitry and experience with radar and radio systems or amateur radio.

The applicant must pass a tower climbing physical and be willing and able to climb towers. Must be a U.S. citizen who is able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

1/15/2026