Radar Operator/Maintainer

RTX

1d•Remote

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 threats. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems to create a safer, more secure world. OPPORTUNITIES ARE SHIPBOARD ON AN OCEAN-GOING MARINE VESSEL. Typically working 3 Rotations per year, each one is approximately 10 weeks. Working 12 hours per day, 7 days per week when at sea, 84 hours per week. Along with the rotations at sea, you’d earn 3 home (time-off) leaves each year at 7 weeks each. Seeking a Field Engineer to maintain and operate the RF systems that comprise the X-Band Radar (XBR) that is installed on the Sea Based X-Band (SBX-1) ocean-going platform. As a Field Engineer, your primary duties would include radar operator as well as conducting troubleshooting, technical analysis, and corrective actions of all radncy (RF) elements, to include receiver-exciters, transmit/receive modules, and beam forming networks for the XBR hardware. You will also support and execute radar modifications, and enhancements to the system in accordance with customer and technical specifications.

Requirements

Experience interacting with customer representatives and coordinating actions with other contractors.
Experience with the Microsoft Office suite of desktop application software.
Experience working in a maritime shipboard environment for extended periods.
Experience handling and classifying technical documentation.
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant 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
DoD Clearance: Secret
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Nice To Haves

Experience as a radar engineer/technician (Understanding of radar signal and data processing).
Experience reading and understanding design drawings, specifications, and vendor technical documentation.
Experience assessing the performance of RF systems, as well as in monitoring, troubleshooting, isolating failures and removing/replacing failed components in such systems.
4 years’ experience in test, integration, maintenance, alignment, adjustment, calibration, and operation of RF equipment associated with radar systems, to include transmitters, receivers, fiber optics, control systems, cabling, and interconnects.
Familiar with US Department of Defense testing and acceptance practices for facilities sub-systems.
The ideal candidate will possess experience in troubleshooting radar hardware and RF signal path failures to determine corrective actions to restore radar systems to an operational state in accordance with product and customer specifications.

Responsibilities

Work in a team environment to resolve equipment anomalies.
Execute preventative maintenance as defined in program technical manuals.
Climb and perform work at moderate heights above the ground.
Pass an annual Maritime Physical examination.
Lift up to 40 pounds.
Operations, sustainment and mission support for all XBR RF and mission equipment.
Mission planning of XBR test events and real-world radar tracking.
Radar operations, emphasis on crew drills, crisis action plan and reporting procedures.
Other duties as assigned by the Radar Systems Engineering Lead or Radar Hardware Engineering Lead.

Benefits

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.
At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
Paid Relocation not offered.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.
RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.
Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.
However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.
RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide.
It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.
The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.