Radar Transmitter Field Engineer
Location
Virginia
Posted
4 days ago
Salary
$68.9K - $131.1K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Radar Transmitter Field Engineer
RTX
• Travel to various Naval shipyards, both CONUS and OCONUS, as required to support ORDALT installations and technical assistance efforts. • Accept temporary assignments that involve at-sea support aboard U.S. Navy ships in support of AEGIS systems. • Operate, maintain, align, troubleshoot, and repair all variants of the SPY-1 Radar Transmitter Equipment and MK99 Fire Control Systems (FCS) aboard U.S. Navy Aegis-class destroyers, cruisers, land-based sites, or other designated locations, using state-of-the-art test equipment and operational readiness test systems. • Participate in the planning and execution phases of shipboard equipment installations. • Analyze equipment failures to determine root causes and implement appropriate corrective actions. • Perform radar system modifications, including ordnance alterations (ORDALTs) and change incorporation notices (CINs). • Conduct intricate backplane and chassis wiring modifications, as well as mechanical modifications to SPY radar and FCS hardware. • Prepare and submit detailed reports outlining equipment discrepancies along with recommended solutions. • Provide guidance and hands-on training to Navy technicians across all aspects of the SPY radar and MK99 FCS and develop and implement preventive maintenance programs, while maintaining accurate performance and maintenance records for supported systems.
Job Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 0 years’ experience.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Formal training in Basic Electronics & Electricity, including RF, digital, and analog principles.
- Minimum six years of experience working with the AEGIS Weapon System.
- Completion of Aegis “C” School for AEGIS SPY-1 Transmitter.
- Experience interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Experience with electronics, radar systems, tools, test equipment, and cooling systems, including the ability to perform diagnostics and repairs.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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