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Genesis Engineering

PCB Electronics Assembler

Lanham, MD · On-site

$21.63 - $25/hr

IPC-A-610 standards, NASA-STD.1- Polymeric, NASA-STD - CCH, NASA -STD- ESD Working Conditions: The ... Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel ...

Genesis Engineering

PCB Electronics Assembler

Lanham, MD · On-site

$21.63 - $25/hr

IPC-A-610 standards, NASA-STD.1- Polymeric, NASA-STD - CCH, NASA -STD- ESD Working Conditions: The ... Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel ...

Redwire Space

Project Engineer, Staff

Goleta, CA · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the ... Travel occasionally as required (approximately 10-15%), primarily local with some overnight trips.

Redwire Space

Manufacturing Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... ISS, NASA's IXPE mission, and NASA's DART mission. We have a current opportunity for a ... Ability to travel 10-15% (mostly local, occasional overnight) * US Citizen or Green Card holder ...

Redwire

Manufacturing Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

... ISS, NASA's IXPE mission, and NASA's DART mission. We have a current opportunity for a ... Ability to travel 10-15% (mostly local, occasional overnight) * US Citizen or Green Card holder ...

Redwire Space

Manufacturing Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... ISS, NASA's IXPE mission, and NASA's DART mission. We have a current opportunity for a ... Ability to travel 10-15% (mostly local, occasional overnight) * US Citizen or Green Card holder ...

Redwire

Manufacturing Engineer, Associate

Goleta, CA · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

... NASA's IXPE mission, and NASA's DART mission. We have a current opportunity for an Associate ... occasional overnight trips) US Citizen or Green Card holder (Visa sponsorship not available ...

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Redwire Space

Project Engineer, Staff

Goleta, CA · On-site

$145K - $180K/yr

The team is revolutionizing spaceflight and are currently being utilized on missions with NASA, the ... Travel occasionally as required (approximately 10-15%), primarily local with some overnight trips.

Redwire Space

Manufacturing Engineer, Associate

Goleta, CA · On-site

$76K - $95K/yr

... NASA's IXPE mission, and NASA's DART mission. We have a current opportunity for an Associate ... Ability to travel (10-15% local, occasional overnight trips) * US Citizen or Green Card holder ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for overnight nasa in the United States is $17.05, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $18.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Nasa vs Overnight Astronaut?

AspectOvernight NasaOvernight Astronaut
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; specialized trainingBachelor's degree in engineering, science, or related field; astronaut certification
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, offices, or remote locations during night shiftsSpacecraft, space stations, or training facilities, often with intense physical demands
Industry UsageGovernment space agency, research, and support rolesSpace exploration, research missions, and space agency operations

Overnight Nasa typically involves support roles with night shifts in research or administrative settings, while Overnight Astronaut refers to individuals trained for space missions, often requiring advanced degrees and specialized training. The main difference lies in the job responsibilities, credentials, and work environment, with astronauts engaging in space missions and Nasa support staff working on ground-based operations.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Nasa job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,463 per year, or $17 per hour.

Microwave / Transmitter Operations Engineer

Peraton

Monrovia, CA • On-site

$66K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

Peraton rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 56 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

52nd of 226 rated it services

Job description

Responsibilities
Seeking an Microwave / Transmitter Operations Engineer to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) Operations and Maintenance O&M contract with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA in Monrovia, CA.
The Deep Space Network is NASA's international array of giant radio antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions, plus a few that orbit Earth. The DSN also provides radar and radio astronomy observations that improve our understanding of the solar system and the larger universe.
Under general direction/guidance from the Antenna Engineering Supervisor, the ideal candidate be responsible for sustaining engineering and maintenance support of microwave communication and support equipment utilized on JPL / NASA Deep Space Network (DSN) large fully-steerable reflector antennas.
The selected candidate will also be expected to perform failure analyses, trend performance data, interface with the JPL transmitter and microwave engineers to sustain existing field systems and participate in the implementation of new and obsolescence replacement equipment.
Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and troubleshoot issues / problems that the personnel at the antenna sites are experiencing.
  • Maintain on-line transmitter and microwave configuration and performance data.
  • Maintain netwide cognizance of performance issues and coordinate vendor repair and JPL support as needed.
  • Generate reports and prepare and provide verbal presentations to Peraton and JPL management
  • Research, recommend, and justify new parts or equipment for obsolete or soon-to-be-obsolete parts or equipment and phase-out plans.
  • Advocate for the installed infrastructure on the behalf of the maintenance staffs and the antenna operators, for ease of use, reliability and maintainability.
  • Participate in design reviews and facilitate the transfer of new hardware from development engineering to operations, including processing the shipment for delivery to the appropriate antenna location.
  • Be responsible for negotiating adequate sparing of new deliveries and the oversight of adequate spares at each antenna location
  • Conduct acceptance testing on hardware in the subsystems assigned. Some of this testing is performed at JPL (Pasadena, CA), while other testing is performed on the antennas at the tracking stations in Goldstone, California; Canberra, Australia and Madrid, Spain including possible required activities during nights and weekends.
  • It is anticipated that there will be twice a month travel to Goldstone for one day activities, 6 times a year overnight and one or two 1-4 week trips to each of the two overseas complexes each year.
  • Additional duties will be assigned, as required.
    Seeking an Operations Engineer to support our Deep Space Network (DSN) Operations and Maintenance O&M contract with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and NASA in Monrovia, CA.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree
  • Exhibit clear communications and presentation skills.
  • Can produce clear, convincing presentations based on analysis of numerical information.
  • Are able to work well in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Can climb 100' to 200' structures via ladders and stairs.
  • Ability to undergo a trusted background check and pass a National Criminal Information Check (NCIC). In order to obtain a clearance, you need to be a US Citizen and show proof of citizenship.
  • Must possess and retain a valid California Real ID driver's license.

Desired Qualifications
  • Possess prior experience supporting field installations with maintenance and troubleshooting and performing sparing analyses.
  • Fundamental knowledge of satellite communications.
  • 3 to 5 years progressive experience with microwave transmitters, low-noise amplifiers and power amplifiers, associated refrigeration and cooling equipment, and automated instrument measurement systems.

Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
$66,000 - $106,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
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EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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At Peraton, we re at the forefront of delivering the next big thing every day. We re the partner of choice to help solve some of the world s most daunting challenges, delivering bold, new solutions to keep people around the world safer and more secure.

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Year founded

2017

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