Air Surveillance Radar Technician- Radar Experience Required

Rothe•Assawoman, VA

About The Position

This entry-level position is in the ROC Surveillance Radar section and is open to qualified Bargaining Unit employees, as determined by the Company, who can perform the duties of an ASR-8 Radar Junior Technician. It is a CBA Union position with a fixed salary. The technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and supports the operational readiness of legacy FAA-certified radar systems and related hardware, including IFF systems. The role includes physical maintenance and antenna work on an 80-foot radar tower and may require on-call or irregular-hours support. Full-time employees may participate in ARES's competitive compensation and benefit package. The posting states that the position has been filled.

Requirements

Combined education and work experience totaling five years; the posting gives completion of a two-year technical degree alongside military service or relevant work experience as an example.
Hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing legacy FAA-certified radar systems.
Comprehensive understanding of radar hardware and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems.
Proficiency with radar troubleshooting test equipment, including oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and multimeters.
Ability to troubleshoot electronic circuit boards, perform precision soldering, and repair components.
Ability to interpret and apply electrical diagrams, including functional block diagrams and schematics.
Ability to perform physical preventive and corrective maintenance.
Must hold a NASA tower climbing certificate or be able to obtain one, and be physically capable of antenna maintenance including climbing stairs on an 80-foot radar tower.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Flexible availability for on-call or irregular-hours maintenance support as required.
Familiarity with PC operations and mathematical skills sufficient to perform basic algebra.
Must hold, or be able to obtain and maintain, a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

FAA ASR-8 certification is highly desirable and a significant advantage.
Cable crimp and harness training.

Responsibilities

Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair legacy FAA-certified radar systems.
Troubleshoot radar systems using test equipment and perform electronic circuit-board troubleshooting, precision soldering, and component-level repairs.
Interpret and apply electrical diagrams, including functional block diagrams and schematics.
Perform physical preventive and corrective maintenance to maintain system operational readiness.
Perform antenna maintenance, including climbing stairs on an 80-foot radar tower.
Provide system maintenance support on-call or during irregular hours as required.