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CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Pasadena, CA

Instrument Specialist (Temporary) - CIT15573VC

Summary

The Caltech Seismo Lab seeks an instrument specialist/electronic
technician to participate in the upgrade and operation of the Caltech/
USGS southern California earthquake monitoring network (SCSN/CISN). The
duties include field work and laboratory work for implementation and
maintenance of seismic sensors, dataloggers, digital data communications
for seismic telemetry, including spread-spectrum radios, satellite
systems, cell-phone modems, 3G modems, DSL, Frame Relay, and the
Internet. The successful candidate will work with a team to ensure
efficient and reliable operations. This position is ideal for individuals
who like the outdoors, traveling, and who would like to apply their
technical skills and carry out field work across southern California.

This is a temporary position with funding available for approximately for
two years. The position is renewable if additional funding becomes
available.

Job Duties

1. Work with the SCSN field team to perform technical field work at
remote seismic stations in southern California.

2. Prepare equipment for field deployment, including testing the
performance of individual components.

3. Troubleshoot various aspects of the seismic station equipment, and
data communication links.

4. Work with the team to verify instrument calibrations such as sensor
gain, orientation, and polarities, and identification of malfunctioning
sensors or other equipment.

5. Perform all other duties as assigned, including varied technical
assignments requiring the use of standard scientific principles,
techniques, and process.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Associate degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer
science, or related field and at least three years of experience in
electronic and mechanical troubleshooting.

2. Valid California driver's license. Ability to drive a 4 wheel drive
vehicle.

3. Be able to perform field work and carry heavy loads, sometimes under
adverse conditions. Ability to lift 25 lbs and occasionally up to 50 lbs.

4. Experience with diverse data communications hardware and transmission
media such as routers, terminal servers, spread spectrum radio, DSL,
Frame Relay, VPN, and cellular communications.

5. Experience with using and writing scripts for UNIX or Linux and
Windows computers.

6. Excellent project management and interpersonal communication skills
and must also be self-motivated and capable of problem-solving, both
individually (unsupervised) and as a team member.

7. A pre-employment background check and post-offer physical exam are
required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Diversity of electronic and mechanical troubleshooting skills
desirable. This would include experience with electronic test equipment
(Volt-ohm meter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, LAN tester, etc.),
analog-to-digital conversion dataloggers, RF data transmission,
electronic cable construction, and data communications networking skills.

2. Experience working with seismic sensors, and dataloggers in field
situations.

3. Demonstrate a high level of initiative and interest in field work, and
self-motivated problem-solving under adverse field conditions.

4. Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, computer
science, or related field

To be considered for this position, please visit our web site and submit
your resume at the following link:
http://www2.recruitingcenter.net/clients/CalTech/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=15573&esid=az

This position will be eligible for Caltech employee benefits, for more
information on our benefit plans, please visit our website at:
www.caltech.edu

Caltech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women,
Minorities, Veterans and Disabled Persons are encouraged to apply.