We are seeking a qualified
G/ATOR Training Specialist in
Virginia Beach, VA.YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE Position Description: The
AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR Training Specialist will provide direct technical support to the Government In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Crew Trainer for the AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR system. In this role the G/ATOR Training Specialist will provide expert technical services for the operation, training, maintenance and repair of deployed systems. The G/ATOR Training Specialist will be responsible for providing new equipment training upon delivery of TPS-80 radars to new crews and for refresher training for existing crews. In addition, the G/ATOR Training Specialist will: provide expert advice for the development of training curriculum; provide assistance to fleet Marines in the initial setup and operation of newly deployed systems; provide documentation of the results of maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution actions; provide logistics support, on-site troubleshooting and repair in response to requests for technical assistance.
Responsibilities and Duties: - Provide assistance in training and courseware/product development
- Assist in the development of training curriculum or curriculum updates
- Provide subject matter expertise on system operations, signal flow, electronics theory, troubleshooting, and fault isolation
- Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 maintenance support at various product locations, as required
- Support engineering efforts related to the development, testing and analysis of G/ATOR upgrades, replacement or modifications
- Ensure system curriculum, design and/or procedural changes have been incorporated
- Ensure other personnel, to include trainers, are adhering to established schedules
- Participate in testing and evaluation of G/ATOR system improvements and new software baselines, documenting test results and recommendations
- Participate in maintenance procedure changes and training curriculum improvements
- Participate in technical documentation review and modifications
- Perform post installation light-off and testing
Required Qualifications and Skills: - Practical experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting USMC air search radar systems
- Practical experience with delivery of maintenance and operator training for new radar equipment
- Experience with development of maintenance and operator training curriculum
- Practical experience with Air Defense/Surveillance Radar (AD/SR), Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radar or Ground Weapons Locating Radar (GWLR) operations
- Practical experience with USMC maintenance processes and procedures, to include echelons/levels of maintenance (i.e. 1st through 4th echelon, or field level)
- Experience with Aviation Command and Control Systems, Air Defense Radar Systems maintenance and associated Identification Friend & Foe (IFF) equipment, or experience in the operation, maintenance, and integration with external systems of Marine Corps Counter Fire Radar Systems
- Experience with deployment and setup of ground-based mobile radar systems
- Designated Senior and or Master Instructor per MCCES, Marine Air Ground Combat Center Directives
- Completed and obtained the secondary MOS of 5977 Weapons and Tactics Instructor
- Completed and obtained the secondary MOS of 8060 Acquisition Specialist
- Field Artillery Radar Team Leader, Artillery Electronics Maintenance Marine or Artillery Target Acquisition Officer
- Designated Artillery Fire Finder Radar Operator Course Senior Instructor
- Knowledgeable on fire support coordination and target processing center operations
Other Requirements: - Associate degree in technical field, Technical Certification or USMC Radar MOS
- Minimum Secret Clearance
Desired Qualifications and Skills: - Aviation Radar Crew Chief and Maintenance Chief
- Familiarity with USMC logistics support and repair parts requisition processes
- Experience with electrical safety procedures, hazardous material handling and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
- Personal computer skills (competent with MS Office applications)
Travel Requirements: - Limited travel requirements (
The pay range for this role is:
80,000 - 90,000 USD per year (Virginia Beach)
