Surface Radar Technician
About The Position
If you seek a rewarding, high profile and challenging position supporting projects for the US Navy, then Serco has a wonderful opportunity for you! As our Surface Radar Technician, you will be on a team in Pascagoula, MS, where you will be evaluating and managing the delivery of new amphibious ships and landing craft to the fleet. You will also work closely with Government and industry professionals, shipbuilders, and other support personnel. Serco is part of a team led by a Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager having decades of experience working in the DoD and Shipbuilding Industry. We have only one objective: to ensure our clients’ mission objectives are achieved with the highest level of capability and assurance, and at the lowest possible cost. Our Naval Acquisition and Sustainment Operation, which is part of Serco's Maritime Engineering, Technology and Sustainment (METS) business, provides critical services to nearly all U.S. Navy amphibious ships and craft. Bring your expertise and collaborative skills to make an impact towards our military defense and safety of our sailors and marines. In this role you will: Provide installation, troubleshooting, repair and operational test and evaluation support for Radar Systems on LPD 17 Class vessels Review, update, and develop test procedures for shipboard testing events related to Combat Systems Support development and update of Suitability Plans, and develop test objectives, test scenarios, test plans, test reports and briefings. Establish and maintain productive liaison with Government Project teams, Production Teams and Shipbuilder. Monitor Installation of Combat Systems in New Construction shipyard environment. Identify performance issues with the Radar System; isolate issues to either hardware or software or particular interfaces during testing. Draft and submit software trouble reports that describe the performance issue compared to performance requirements. Participate as a test team member for all troubleshooting, training and scenarios.
Requirements
- An a DoD Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to communicate effectively with Navy and shipyard teams both orally and in written reports and briefings using Microsoft Office Products.
- Combat system and weapon system experience with one or more of the following is required: AN/SPQ-9B Radar System AN/SPS-73 Radar System
- Bachelor's degree preferred but may be substituted with at least 5 years experience in Combat Systems installation and testing.
- Specialized education or training in the field of combat systems - particularly within shipboard naval settings is required.
- Up to 10% travel
Responsibilities
- Provide installation, troubleshooting, repair and operational test and evaluation support for Radar Systems on LPD 17 Class vessels
- Review, update, and develop test procedures for shipboard testing events related to Combat Systems
- Support development and update of Suitability Plans, and develop test objectives, test scenarios, test plans, test reports and briefings.
- Establish and maintain productive liaison with Government Project teams, Production Teams and Shipbuilder.
- Monitor Installation of Combat Systems in New Construction shipyard environment.
- Identify performance issues with the Radar System; isolate issues to either hardware or software or particular interfaces during testing.
- Draft and submit software trouble reports that describe the performance issue compared to performance requirements.
- Participate as a test team member for all troubleshooting, training and scenarios.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
- 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
