Radar Operator

RTX•Chesapeake, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radar Operator operates the ROTHR RADAR system, primarily using PC-based platforms to monitor and track surface and air contacts. The role includes manually modeling ionosphere layers using PC-based resources to assess propagation, interpreting the ionospheric model to select frequencies and assign RADAR parameters, and monitoring or modifying RADAR resources to meet tasking parameters. The operator assists ROTHR tracking software in validating and reporting aircraft and surface contacts within the RADAR coverage area, interprets RADAR returns to identify aircraft take-offs and landings, monitors and copies information relayed over UHF radio links, and interacts with a GCCS terminal for pertinent track data. Technical guidance and tasking are received from a supervisor or higher-level operator. This is an onsite, U.S.-based role in Chesapeake, Virginia. An active and transferable U.S. government-issued DoD Secret security clearance is required before the start date; U.S. citizenship is required. No relocation is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of Radar Operations, Watch Team, or applicable technical experience.
Experience with Windows 11.
Active and transferable U.S. government-issued DoD Secret security clearance required before the start date.
U.S. citizenship, required for security clearance eligibility and any required Export Authorization.

Nice To Haves

Four years of radar operation and radar systems monitoring experience.
Previous experience on a Tactical Watch Team.
Air Defense Battery, AIC, or Field Artillery experience.

Responsibilities

Operate the ROTHR RADAR system, primarily through PC-based platforms, to monitor and track surface and air contacts.
Manually model ionosphere layers using PC-based resources to assess ionosphere propagation.
Interpret the ionospheric model to select frequencies and assign appropriate RADAR parameters for detection and tracking of designated target types.
Monitor and modify RADAR resources as necessary to meet tasking parameters.
Monitor and assist ROTHR tracking software in validating and reporting aircraft and surface contacts within the RADAR coverage area.
Interpret RADAR returns to identify aircraft take-offs and landings.
Monitor and copy external communications information relayed over UHF radio links.
Interact with a GCCS terminal for pertinent track data.
Receive technical guidance and tasking from a supervisor or higher-level operator.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.