Technical Specialist in Space Weather and Satellites
About the Role
* We are seeking a skilled Technical Specialist to join our team, providing technical support for space weather and satellite observing equipment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Installation and Maintenance: Provide specialist technical support for space weather and satellite observing equipment installation, preventive maintenance, repairs, and configuration audits.
2. Equipment Performance Investigation: Investigate and report on equipment technical performance, identify trends or issues, provide specialist advice regarding performance improvement and quality assurance.
3. Hardware and Software Development: Undertake development, evaluation, and implementation of hardware and software solutions for current and future capabilities. Prepare specifications and technical reports and participate in tender technical evaluations.
4. Project Support: Provide technical support for equipment upgrade and renewal projects. Contribute to technical reviews for projects and Requests for Information from third parties.
5. Documentation and Administration: Contribute to the upkeep of technical and support documentation, spares, and support equipment for the network. Contribute to minor network administration tasks.
6. On-Call Support: Participate in an on-call roster for after-hours technical support. Perform other general duties for network support as required.
7. Safety Management: Participate in safety management activities, including equipment risk assessments and safety working groups.
8. Team Leadership: Provide supervision to other staff and contractors performing maintenance or support activities, including remote supervision.