Radar Technician

Resource Management Concepts•Hill Air Force Base, UT

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is seeking a Radar Technician / Technical Advisor to support our customer at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. The selected applicant will provide technical expertise and guidance in solving complex radar issues and offer technical support in all aspects of Tethered Aerostat Radar systems. This role involves acting as a subject matter expert on various radar systems, supporting program/project development, collecting and analyzing data, conducting training, and technically managing personnel. The position requires working under adverse environmental conditions and performing maintenance on RADAR Antennas, which may involve climbing.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Must be able to obtain USAF Tower Climbing Certification prior to climbing RADAR equipment.
An active DoD Secret clearance is required.
Must possess comprehensive expertise in radar systems, including a minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience working with diverse and complex radar technologies and associated equipment.
At least one (1) year of dedicated experience performing detailed radar evaluations.
Knowledge of a wide range of electronics and ground radar equipment operations, techniques, practices, repair, evaluation, and analysis.
Knowledge of moderate computer programming and use of various programs, spreadsheets, and database systems for data collection and analysis.
Knowledge of moderate statistical and mathematical modeling with application toward data analysis and evaluation of sensors.
Skilled in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, bulletins, technical manuals, and specifications related to radar systems and associated equipment.
Skilled in writing papers and reports, presenting written and oral briefings, and formulating training courses.
Knowledge of long-range radar data collection and performance analyses.
Skilled in determining capabilities and limitations of a long-range radar system, with at least 6 years of experience in radar evaluations.
Ability to compile and analyze data related to radar equipment.
Ability to test and evaluate the capabilities of ground radar equipment, facilities, and special sensor systems.
Ability to identify operational deficiencies of ground radar equipment and sensor systems through various methods including automated technologies to recommend corrective action.
Knowledge of surveying methods, equipment, and techniques in the measurement or determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features impacting the line of sight for long-range radars.
Extensive overall knowledge of the impact of man-made obstructions, wind turbines, and large wind farms on FAA, DoD, and DHS long-range, short-range, and beacon radar systems.
Extensive specific knowledge of the impact of wind turbines and large wind farms have on the 84 RADES’ supported radar systems.
Knowledgeable in radar theory, maintenance operations, or a closely related technical discipline.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline is preferred.
The ideal candidate will be skilled in the use of RADES-developed software including RADES Software version 4 (RS4), Radar Coverage Prediction version 3 (RCP3), Radar Site Database (RSDB), and DRAMS.

Responsibilities

Act as subject matter expert on a variety of assigned complex radar systems and associated equipment
Support the squadron and the commander in various areas of program/project development, planning, and evaluation
Collect and analyze data from a variety of radar systems and data processors
Conduct formal and informal training on equipment, components, and procedures, including developing, producing, teaching, and evaluating all course curricula
Technically manage personnel dedicated to an assigned program or project, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and assuring team requirements in the field
Work under adverse environmental conditions, as necessary
Perform maintenance and test procedures on RADAR Antennas that require climbing as necessary
Support subject matter experts on a variety of assigned complex radar systems and associated equipment
Compile and analyze data related to radar equipment
Test and evaluate the capabilities of ground radar equipment, facilities, and special sensor systems
Identify operational deficiencies of ground radar equipment and sensor systems through various methods including automated technologies to recommend corrective action
Determine capabilities and limitations of a long-range radar system
Analyze and interpret engineering drawings, bulletins, technical manuals, and specifications related to radar systems and associated equipment
Develop and maintain good personal working relationships and work cooperatively as a member of various team compositions, within and outside the organization
Write papers and reports, present written and oral briefings, and formulate training courses
Collect and analyze data from a variety of radar systems and data processors
Provide technical expertise and guidance in solving complex radar issues
Provide technical support in all aspects of Tethered Aerostat Radar systems