TARS - Electrical Maintenance Technician I (Lajas)

Position Overview

QinetiQ is seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Technician I with specific experience in supporting line handling operations for the DHS Customs & Border Protection Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) program. The role involves managing aerostat flight operations on platforms similar in size to the TARS aerostats, supporting flight crew activities such as pre‑launch, launch, ascent, transition, station keeping, and recovery. Secondary responsibilities include recurring equipment maintenance on aerostat and radar systems and support functions related to site operations (security, landscaping, logistics).

Responsibilities
- Flight Crew Member: pre/post flight, launch/recovery, helium topping, snubbing, inflations/deflations, tether inspections, proficiency in all emergency procedures for both moored and airborne flight aerostat operations.
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on aerostat pressure control subsystems, power subsystems, mechanical and hydraulic subsystems, aerostat hardware and rigging, tether subsystem, and aerostat envelope under supervision.
- Conduct circuit analyses, calculate wave forms, trace relationships in signal flow, and use complex test instruments such as dual trace oscilloscopes, Qmeters, deviation meters, and pulse generators.
- Perform operation and maintenance of enclosed mooring system and winch vehicles, site power generators, stand motor vehicles, special man‑lift vehicles, and forklifts with supervision.
- Assist with all aerostat system pre‑flight and post‑flight checks and inspections as required.
- Assist with operations and maintenance of compressed‑gas equipment, including helium transfers for inflation and replenishment.
- Perform corrosion control and site facilities maintenance.
- Operate general purpose and special purpose vehicles, including man lift operations to heights of 150 feet.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of digital design related to radar signal generators, MTI, IF Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.pe/empleo/y6tub