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Technical Specialist
American Bird Conservancy. Assist and lead ABC Motus partners with station assembly, installation, upgrades, maintenance, and technical troubleshooting .
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesAssemblyLinux
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Assist and lead ABC Motus partners with station assembly, installation, upgrades, maintenance, and technical troubleshooting
- Assemble, configure, and test Motus station components according to ABC standards
- Help develop and maintain standardized procedures for station construction, configuration, testing, and troubleshooting
- Design and conduct repeatable tests of Motus-compatible technologies and configurations, including tags, antennas, receivers, power systems, communications equipment, and emerging hardware
- Travel as needed to support station installations, field testing, troubleshooting, workshops, and other Motus activities
- Support testing and development of Motus software and firmware, including SensorGnome, SensorStation, and related tools
- Reproduce and document technical problems and communicate findings to developers, vendors, and program staff
- Use Linux, command-line tools, networking, and other technical systems to configure equipment, diagnose problems, and support field and laboratory testing
- Develop and document technical solutions, test results, recommended configurations, and troubleshooting guidance
- Assist with development and evaluation of prototype components, mounting systems, enclosures, and other technical applications
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, or an appropriate combination of education, training, and demonstrated technical experience
- Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated ability to assemble, modify, troubleshoot, and repair technical equipment
- Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and ability to learn unfamiliar hardware and software systems quickly
- Comfort working with computers, Linux systems, command-line tools, and basic networking
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical problems systematically
- Ability to design, conduct, document, and interpret repeatable technical tests
- Ability to work independently, efficiently, accurately, and keep deadlines
- Strong communication skills and ability to clearly document technical procedures, problems, and results
- Willingness to travel frequently and work in a variety of field conditions
- Comfortable working at heights and using ladders and other equipment associated with Motus station installations
- Stable and high-speed internet service provider before beginning work
- Authorized to work in the US or Permanent Resident
- Background screening required
- Occasional air and car travel may be required; air travel expected for distances over 350 miles
Benefits
Comp & perks- Strong benefits package
- 35-hour work week
- Generous leave policies
- Flexible, remote-friendly work arrangements
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employer-matched retirement savings
- Flexible schedule
- Paid vacation days, starting at 15 days annually and increasing to 20 days after 1 year of employment
- Paid holidays, including US holidays and additional ABC holidays
- Sick leave
- Lodging, meals, and transportation covered for applicable work-related travel away from home
- Rental vehicle or personal mileage reimbursement where applicable