Organizational Activity Interface (OAI)- Germany

RTX•El Paso, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon Field Engineering is seeking an Organizational Activity Interface (OAI) to support Patriot depot operations in Meisau, Germany. The scope of the depot operations is to inventory, test, repair, and refurbish Patriot equipment. Organizational Activity Interface (OAI) personnel are responsible for the integration of the Fire Unit and Battalion during depot operations and System Integration and Check-Out (SICO). The (OAI)/Technical Support Engineer will advise, assist, and provide technical field operational services in support of depot operations. This role is contingent upon the candidate being approved to legally work in Germany by being granted a Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA). Obtaining and maintaining TESA approval is a condition of employment. The selected candidate will be assigned to a Long-Term International Assignment (LTIA) in Meisau, Germany for the duration of the role.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed the Patriot Operator and System Mechanic MOS 24T/14E/140E/140K conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) or an equivalent course of instruction conducted by the Patriot Missile System Contractor
Must have at least 5 years of experience with the Patriot Air Defense System.
Experience with providing Technical Advice and Assistance to Patriot Battery personnel with operational and tactical procedures with the Patriot System.
Experience with the operation and management of exercises utilizing practice scenarios with the Patriot Engagement Control Station (ECS) and Information and Coordination Central (ICC).
Prior participation in conduct of On-the-Job Training (OJT) Programs.
Demonstrated experience with integrated Battalion and Fire Unit-to-Fire Unit (FU-FU) operations to include interoperability with higher echelons.
Performs other related duties as required or directed by the section officer.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in an extreme environment.
MUST HAVE CURRENT SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE, A VALID US PASSPORT, AND A US DRIVERS LICENSE.
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

Nice To Haves

Familiarity working in depot and production type environments.
Demonstrated experience instructing Patriot organizational classes in the classroom and on the tactical equipment or Patriot training equipment in the following areas: March Order and Emplacement, System Initialization and Mapping, Air Defense Mission (ADM) against Air-Breathing Threats (ABT) and Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM), Guided Missile Reload.
Good working knowledge of PATRIOT communication links.
Demonstrated one (1) year of Collective Training experience or assignment to a deployed PATRIOT Battalion in CONUS or OCONUS.
Graduate of the U.S. Army Top Gunner/Master Gunner Course.
Config 2 experience is a plus.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

Integration of the Fire Unit and Battalion during depot operations and System Integration and Check-Out (SICO).
Advise, assist, and provide technical field operational services in support of depot operations.
Assist with BN/FU operation software initialization to include formulating system databases and communication plans.
Provide expertise on system software application (e.g., initialization, operation, and training).
Supports tasks that ensure the integrated Patriot System is fully operational to include all aspects of the Air Battle at the BN and FU levels.
Aid during unpacking, inventory, inspection, repair and check out of the Major End Items (MEIs).
Assist with new equipment training and sustainment training, both classroom and practical exercises to include software (PDBs) and hardware (sweeps) update training.
Supports Patriot Air Defense Forces in its system refresher operator training to battery and battalion personnel to maintain, improve, and upgrade skills.
Provide Technical Advice and Assists Battery Personnel with Operational and Tactical Procedures Associated with the Patriot Missile System.
Conducts operation and management of exercises utilizing practice scenarios with the Patriot ECS and ICC.
Participate in On-the-Job Training (OJT) Programs.
Performs other related duties as required or directed by the OAI Lead and local Site leadership.