Senior Systems Engineer

V2X • Anchorage, AK

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer with an in-depth knowledge of phased array radar operations and maintenance to work the COBRA DANE radar systems and subsystems at the direction of the Site Manager located at Shemya, Alaska.
Due to the unique, remote geographical location on Shemya Island, this position requires a demanding deployment rotation.
Work Schedule: Employees typically work 11 hours a day, 7 days a week, but are not limited to this schedule.
Rotation & R&R: Employees will be on a consistent rotational on-island schedule, followed by uncompensated rest and relaxation (R&R) off-island.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of radar experience OR High School diploma with 10 years of radar experience
• Strong understanding of system drawings/schematics, electrical circuits, and troubleshooting down to the component level methodologies
• Ability to interact with Radar Diagnostic Software to operate, evaluate, diagnose and troubleshoot radar system errors and/or radar operational inconsistencies
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to include effective communication with others
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite
• Active Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

• In-depth knowledge of phased array radar operations and maintenance
• Knowledge in radar components

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and information to support radar system and subsystem operations, troubleshooting and return to service.
• Supporting efforts to solve sparing and obsolescence issues related to radar components.
• Preparing installation, operation, and maintenance specifications and instructions.
• Analyzing equipment to establish operating baseline data and conducting equipment tests for new or existing (upgraded) components.
• Analyzing engineering proposals and technical data to determine the viability of modifying existing equipment or installing new equipment.
• Troubleshooting down to the component level.
• Solving radar problems by interpreting manufacturer’s manuals, USAF Technical Orders, original microfiche files, system drawings/schematics, local operating instructions, and similar documents.
• Planning work sequence, selecting tools, and testing instruments, with a strong knowledge of the interrelationships of phased array radar circuits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior