Weather Technician - SFRC Conntract

  • R0154134
  • On Site
  • Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, United States
  • Full time
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Amentum is seeking a Weather Systems Technician for the Space Force Range Contract.

Typical Duties

  • Operate, maintain, and repair Weather Tower instrumentation, Doppler Radar Wind Profilers, Lightning Detection systems, Rawinsonde/Radiosonde systems, Ocean Surveillance Radar RF and control systems, subsystems and components.
  • Displays a thorough understanding of weather sensor systems and radar systems.
  • Good record keeping and verbal communications skills.
  • Works well independently and in a team environment.
  • Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

  • Two or more years of applicable experience in electronics and electrical theory or applicable range experience desired.
  • Associate degree in electronic technology, or two (2) year technical school, or equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience 
  • Computer operation and software skills to maximize productivity software and data systems.
  • Ability to work independently while in a team environment satisfactorily complete daily tasks, solve technical problems and deal with variable situations where multiple standards may exist.
  • Ability to use highly technical test equipment like oscilloscopes, analyzers, and meters.
  • Ability to read and interpret information from technical manuals, schematics, procedures, and to communicate this information to co-workers.
  • Ability to learn from experienced Weather Systems technicians.
  • Ability to occasionally lift or move 50 pounds
  • Must be able to occasionally travel to remote sites to perform maintenance
  • Ability to climb Weather Towers up to 300 feet
  • The ability to work independently
  • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
  • Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual starting salary for this position is between $34.06 – $42.53 hourly. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually.

       

Compensation Details:

$34.06 - $42.53

       

Original Posting:

02/21/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

       

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed,  marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.

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