MUOS Lab & Deployment Technician

Acara Solution is looking for a MUOS Lab & Deployment Technician for Our client located in Scottsdale, AZ.

Here's what you'd do:

• The MUOS Lab & Deployment Tech will act as a leader and mentor to new technicians in the support of engineering activities such as designing, testing, checking-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems, experimental design circuitry, laser/light transmission devices or specialized test equipment.
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understands the necessary interfaces
• Performs complex system-level troubleshooting to component level
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and troubleshooting functions
• Lays out, builds, calibrates, adjusts, installs and maintains equipment, components, devices or systems
• Supports engineering activities such as design, test, check-out, modification, fabrication and assembly of prototype electromechanical systems
• Constructs, troubleshoots, calibrates, adjusts, tests, diagnoses, and maintains equipment, components, devices, or systems
• Interprets complex engineering drawings, diagrams and schematics, and understands the necessary interfaces
• Will be needed to support Deployment activities at customer sites (CONUS and International)
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform testing, checkout and trouble-shooting functions
• Identifies and helps prototype new preventative maintenance tasks
• Will be expected to lead, direct, and organize Technician work
• Works with associates in other departments and understands cross-functional relationships
• May be needed to support the development of test specifications and procedures

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the use of computers and software applications to assist in job execution, with a special focus on Excel

Preferred Skills / Qualifications:

• As a skilled specialist, completes tasks in resourceful and effective ways
• Understand the implications of their work and make recommendations for improvements
• Ability to perform duties and tasks with minimal supervision required
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with internal and external team members including customers.
• Mechanically inclined and able to maintain, repair, and install equipment that is part of a "live and operational" system
• Capable of working remotely with limited local support

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a "U.S. Person," as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.