Combat Systems Technician (SPY Technician)
About The Position
Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve casualties involving AN/SPY-1 radar and associated combat systems. Perform on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) for U.S. Navy ships and shore-based OCONUS activities. Conduct maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of radar systems, including Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and auxiliary equipment. Execute advanced fault isolation within radar subsystems, including Signal Processor (SIGPRO) components. Analyze radar performance and provide recommendations on clutter mitigation and environmental impacts. Support System/Equipment Assessments (e.g., TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, BMDRAs, Combat Systems Assessments). Assist with logistics support, including validation of Allowance Parts Lists (APLs) and identification of required components. Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship's force personnel. Document findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards. Recommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and procedures. Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) efforts, including system analysis and corrective action development. Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of journeyman-level experience within the last five (5) years in radar/combat systems
- Demonstrated experience in maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of U.S. Navy radar systems, including BMD-related equipment
- Strong knowledge of electromagnetic energy, radar theory, quantum theory, and electronic phasing as applied to AN/SPY-1 systems
- Ability to understand and apply mono-pulse radar principles, including interpretation of sum and delta signals for fault isolation
- Experience troubleshooting radar signal processing (SIGPRO) components
- Ability to work independently without supervision in a journeyman-level capacity
- Familiarity with Navy maintenance and tracking systems such as MFOM/NMD and FTS
- Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, and engineering documentation
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including OCONUS and shipboard environments
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
- Strong communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and briefs
Responsibilities
- Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve casualties involving AN/SPY-1 radar and associated combat systems
- Perform on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) for U.S. Navy ships and shore-based OCONUS activities
- Conduct maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of radar systems, including Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and auxiliary equipment
- Execute advanced fault isolation within radar subsystems, including Signal Processor (SIGPRO) components
- Analyze radar performance and provide recommendations on clutter mitigation and environmental impacts
- Support System/Equipment Assessments (e.g., TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, BMDRAs, Combat Systems Assessments)
- Assist with logistics support, including validation of Allowance Parts Lists (APLs) and identification of required components
- Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship's force personnel
- Document findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards
- Recommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and procedures
- Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) efforts, including system analysis and corrective action development
- Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families
- basic life insurance plus short- and long-term disability for the employee
- company’s 401k plan
- paid time off and holidays
- Supplemental insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
