Electronics Technician, Maintenance II

RTX

89d • $20

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. For over 30 years, Raytheon operates and maintains the Navy’s three Relocatable Over The Horizon Radars (ROTHR). Each radar consists of a remote transmit and receive site. All radars are operated from the Consolidated Operations Control Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Each radar is capable of covering over four million square miles across the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Central, and South America with all systems manned and operated 24 hours a day. The ROTHR mission is primarily to track and report the movement of aircraft and ships carrying illicit narcotics from South America toward Central America and the United States. This position is on a service contract with a set (non-negotiable) hourly rate of $20.00/hour. In addition, a Health & Welfare benefit is paid at $6.00/hour.

Requirements

• Graduate in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology from technical institute above high school with a minimum curriculum length of two years or Military Technical School with minimum curriculum length of six months.
• Five years of related experience.
• Ability to use test equipment and systematic procedures for troubleshooting, overhaul, fault isolation, and repair of major electronic systems comprised of receiver and transmitter functions.
• Clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of technician experience in assembly, overhaul, repair, modification, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of communications, radar or digital electronics systems of the same complexity and magnitude as ROTHR.
• Previous or current security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems level operation and monitoring of ROTHR receiver site equipment.
• Perform organizational, preventative and intermediate level maintenance on ROTHR receiver site and communications equipment, consisting of Phased Array Antennae, RF Hardware, Digital Hardware, Microprocessors, Minicomputers, PC farms and peripheral equipment.
• Interpret manufacturers' manuals or similar documents to solve complex problems.
• Plan work sequence and select appropriate resources and test equipment.
• Receive technical guidance and tasking from supervisor or higher-level technician.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

Benefits

• $20.00/hour hourly rate.
• $6.00/hour Health & Welfare benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees