Radar Technician

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.•Hill Air Force Base, UT

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) is hiring 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. The selected applicant will provide technical support in all aspects of Tethered Aerostat Radar systems.

Requirements

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 developing and maintaining good personal working relationships and working cooperatively as a member of various team compositions, within and outside the organization
Skilled in writing papers and reports, presenting written and oral briefings, and formulating training courses
Must be able to obtain USAF Tower Climbing Certification prior to climbing RADAR equipment.
An active DoD Secret clearance is required.
Knowledgeable in radar theory, maintenance operations, or a closely related technical discipline.
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, and at least one (1) year of dedicated experience performing detailed radar evaluations.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline is preferred.
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

Acting as subject matter expert on a variety of assigned complex radar systems and associated equipment
Supporting the squadron and the commander in various areas of program/project development, planning, and evaluation
Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of radar systems and data processors
Conducting formal and informal training on equipment, components, and procedures to include developing, producing, teaching, and evaluating all course curricula
Technically managing personnel dedicated to an assigned program or project, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and assuring team requirements in the field
Working under adverse environmental conditions, as necessary
Performing maintenance and test procedures on RADAR Antennas that require climbing as necessary
Supporting subject matter experts on a variety of assigned complex radar systems and associated equipment
Knowledge of long-range radar data collection and performance analyses
Determining capabilities and limitations of a long-range radar system, with at least 6 years of experience in radar evaluations
Compiling and analyzing data related to radar equipment
Testing and evaluating the capabilities of ground radar equipment, facilities, and special sensor systems
Identifying 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 and extensive specific knowledge of the impact of wind turbines and large wind farms have on the 84 RADES’ supported radar systems