Are you a friendly, hardworking, and resilient team player? Join the Poker Flat team!
Our crew of 5 full-time staff shares a casual, yet professional environment with a strong culture of camaraderie. At 20 below or during late night launches, this team is ready to work together. Support researchers from NASA, UAF and worldwide in advancing space science and successfully launching rockets. Receive on-the-job-training for maintaining a research and rocket launching facility, including facility operations, vehicles, roads and more.
- Operations & Maintenance Technician – Job #530626
Crafts & Trades CT2 / Step 1, $27.40/hr
Play a crucial role in the operation of Poker Flat Research Range, a world-class facility dedicated to scientific research and space exploration. This is a hands-on position maintaining launch range infrastructure and ground systems, with considerable outdoor work performed year-round. - Heater Watch – Job #530801 (this position is currently filled)
Facilities Maintenance MSW3 / Step 1, $20.25/hr
*Temporary during launch season, Jan.-March 2026
Play a crucial role in the operation of Poker Flat Research Range, a world-class facility dedicated to scientific research and space exploration. This is a hands-on position maintaining launch range infrastructure and ground systems, with considerable outdoor work performed year-round.
Contact Paula Earp at paearp@alaska.edu to learn more!
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