Specialist, Field Engineering RADAR

L3HHCM20 • Cape Canaveral, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Field Engineering Specialist providing project and technical support for the installation, removal, grooming, operation, maintenance, and modification of complex electronic systems. Systems include Radars C-band and X-band, RF instrumentation, transmitters, receivers, system interfaces and software operating systems. Responsible for complex projects and processes within the Navy Mobile Instrumentation System (NMIS) group, achieving operational metrics for NMIS electronics systems assembly, assessment, testing and operation in support of the Navy customer. Periodically deploy the NMIS systems on board Naval ships to support operational Navy testing events with positions impacting flight test safety and data collection. Responsible to make short-notice independent assessments and decisions for technical areas of responsibility during critical and time-sensitive operations. Liaison with the Navy for administrative and technical matters for assigned projects. Assigned tasks requires communication within the NMIS group, as well as coordination with external supporting contractors and Navy customers. Support of electronics systems includes general analysis, problem solving, procedure/process development, and innovations. Requires extended international travel to provide contracted services on a varying schedule, including periods at sea on a Military Sealift Command vessel. Requires supporting various tasking at the home location, to include inventory control, production builds, repairs, system grooming, on-the-job training, maintaining log books, filing reports, and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical competency and a minimum 4 years of experience, OR 2 years post-secondary (High School)/Associates Degree or equivalent formal technical training and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience using RF, analog, and digital test equipment to troubleshoot, test and/or validate complex electronic systems.
• Active US Security Clearance Required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with operations and maintenance of RADAR, RF Systems/Data recording systems.
• Experience with operations and maintenance of military or civilian Tracking, Air Traffic Control, Fire Control and Aviation Radars, RF Instrumentation and Data recording systems.
• General analysis, problem solving, and innovation in assigned area of responsibility.
• Experience using signal generators, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and frequency counters.
• Guiding, teaching, and coaching other employees in assigned area of responsibility.
• Ability to review, follow, and provide recommended improvements to documented procedures.
• IPC-610610/620 and J-STD certifications.
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and technical support for the installation, removal, grooming, operation, maintenance, and modification of complex electronic systems including Radars C-band and X-band, RF instrumentation, transmitters, receivers, system interfaces and software operating systems.
• Manage complex projects and processes within the Navy Mobile Instrumentation System (NMIS) group, achieving operational metrics for NMIS electronics systems assembly, assessment, testing and operation.
• Periodically deploy NMIS systems on board Naval ships to support operational Navy testing events.
• Make short-notice independent assessments and decisions for technical areas of responsibility during critical and time-sensitive operations.
• Liaise with the Navy for administrative and technical matters for assigned projects.
• Communicate within the NMIS group and coordinate with external supporting contractors and Navy customers.
• Provide general analysis, problem solving, procedure/process development, and innovations for electronics systems.
• Undertake extended international travel to provide contracted services on a varying schedule, including periods at sea on a Military Sealift Command vessel.
• Support various tasking at the home location, including inventory control, production builds, repairs, system grooming, on-the-job training, maintaining log books, filing reports, and other assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

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