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Electronics Technician
Smithsonian Institution · Posted 128 days ago
About the Role
The employee is responsible for providing specialized electronics technical support and assistance to the SMA in the testing, troubleshooting, and documentation of electronic, electrical, and electromechanical systems, with emphasis on the servo, antenna electronic, and data acquisition systems.
What You'll Do
- →Repairs and maintains antenna servo systems, chopping secondary mirror systems, deice systems, power distribution systems, and other analog and digital electronic and electrical systems as required. 2.
- →Fabricates complex mechanical assemblies and electronics consisting of chassis, cables, connectors (MS, D, JDC, and coax styles), power supplies, junction boxes, terminal strips, and multi-layer circuit boards from schematics and developed design specifications. 3.
- →Performs test procedures for electronic circuits and systems and performs electronic circuit systems integration, testing, troubleshooting, and documenting using SMA approved methods. 4.
- →Performs "first hand" debugging and maintenance of a wide range of electrical, mechanical and electromechanical subsystems, including transporter electronics and control systems, generators, batteries, antennas, 480 VAC electrical wiring, and antenna motors and brakes. 5.
- →Designs and conducts complex tests to evaluate system performance, reliability, and compliance with technical standards.
- →Analyzes test data, determines acceptability of equipment modifications, and validates operational readiness.
- →Develops or refines test procedures, calibration methods, and performance benchmarks. 6.
- →Monitors, operates and maintains electronic and computer-based systems supporting mission operations.
- →Provides technical guidance to other technicians and operational staff.
- →Maintains documentation, logs, and technical records; ensures configuration control. 7.
- →Supports engineers in research, development, and evaluation of new or modified electronic systems.
- →Participates in prototype testing, data collection, and performance analysis.
- →Recommends system improvements, cost-effective modifications, and reliability enhancements. 8.
- →Performs advanced maintenance, calibration, and repair of complex electronic systems. 9.
Requirements
- ✓Other Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to attend scientific, technical, or administrative meetings or other functions at SAO or other institutions.
- ✓Qualification requirements must be met within 30 days of the job announcement closing date.
- ✓May be required to pass Pre-employment Background Investigation May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- ✓Must maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer Must possess a vaild state driver's license.
- ✓Must pass a high altitude physical examination prior to employment.
- ✓Citizenship is required
Personality Fit
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