OTS/AWOTS Rotating Position

OTS/AWOTS Rotating Position

Wallops Island, VA

Qwaltec is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as an OTS/AWOTS Rotating Helper in support of our customer at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility on the Space Exploration Network Services and Evolution (SENSE) providing on-orbit engineering for multi-satellite constellations.
 

Please note that this is a union position and your salary and benefits are pre-determined by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in force. 

Rotating shift work required in this position.

Responsibilities will include:

• Operate and maintain various types of telemetry equipment and antenna (11-Meter, LEOT, VHF 1&2) Telemetry, RF Command, RF Communications, Timing and Cable plant systems and instrumentation, including parabolic antennas, RF receivers, demodulators, bit synchronizers, and recording devices and ancillary interfaces.

• Remotely monitor the MG1 and WS1 antenna systems

• Electronic soldering and cable assembly

• Use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters and signal generators

• Maintaining up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedule and perform routine and corrective maintenance on associated antenna systems and peripheral equipment, as needed. May include climbing antenna systems and lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Ensure compliance with Company and NASA procedures and policies.

About Qwaltec

Qwaltec is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) that specializes in space systems operations. We provide expertise in operations and engineering, mission readiness, technical training, and systems engineering for satellite mission control centers. Our vision is to make a difference on and off the planet, by focusing as much on our customers and team members as we do on the mission. We strive for excellence and accountability, and we do everything we can to exceed expectations while acting with integrity and compassion. We invest in relationships, and we value openness, honesty, and fairness in all our endeavors. 

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, Qwaltec is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. For more information, visit qwaltec.com.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

• Familiar with digital signal processing equipment, techniques, and related technologies.

• Safety and quality awareness and compliance are essential

• Experience operating and maintaining fixed antenna systems and

associated hardware.

• Experience with RF communications systems and or Command station

equipment.

• Ability to interpret schematics and system drawings

• Possess a solid knowledge of MS Office and personal computers.

• Candidate must be capable of the successful completion of drug testing and must possess or receive and continue to maintain a MBI (Moderate Risk Background Investigation). This investigation is composed of a NACLC plus an Enhanced Subject Interview (ESI) and written inquiries to employers, schools, and references for past 5 years.