Radar Support Engineer

Indra Avitech GmbH

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in radar maintenance or air traffic surveillance systems
  • Proven remote and onsite troubleshooting skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Technical certifications may substitute for a degree
  • Proficiency in FAA or international air traffic standards is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and resolve technical incidents for radar systems
  • Perform remote troubleshooting and travel to sites for maintenance
  • Document actions taken and suggest improvements
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve issues
  • Ensure radar systems meet performance standards
  • Coordinate support across multiple deployment sites
  • Provide coordinated team support for all deployed systems

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on nationwide civil air traffic surveillance projects
  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced radar technologies
  • Collaborate with a highly skilled team of professionals
  • Travel opportunities with potential for diverse work locations
  • Flexible shift work providing work-life balance
Full Job Description
About the Role

As a Radar Support Engineer, you will be part of a coordinated team of professionals responsible for supporting all radar systems deployed during the execution of a nationwide civil air traffic surveillance project. You will ensure the operational availability and reliability of advanced radar systems, providing both remote diagnostics and on-site corrective maintenance. This role is key to the deployment and replacement of approach and en-route surveillance radars across multiple locations throughout the United States.

You must be available to work in shifts and be ready to travel at short notice whenever on-site intervention is required to resolve incidents that cannot be solved remotely.

Key Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and resolve technical incidents reported by users or operations teams for deployed radar systems PSR (NCSR), MSSR (CSR).
  • Perform remote troubleshooting and, when necessary, travel to radar sites for corrective maintenance interventions.
  • Document all actions taken, propose improvements to prevent recurrence of incidents, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
  • Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to efficiently resolve complex issues.
  • Ensure radar systems meet required availability and performance standards as specified by clients.
  • Coordinate support activities in parallel across multiple sites, adapting to project schedules and operational needs.
  • Work as part of a coordinated team providing support to all deployed systems during the project.

Competencies
  • Strong technical knowledge of radar systems and air traffic surveillance technologies.
  • Practical experience in operational environments (airports, air surveillance stations, civil or military installations).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Effective communication skills for technical reporting and client interaction.
  • Organizational skills to manage activities at multiple locations simultaneously.
  • Flexibility to work in shifts and readiness for urgent travel as required.

Reporting Line
  • This position reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for coordinating support and maintenance activities across various deployment sites in parallel.

Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in radar maintenance or air traffic surveillance systems is highly valued.
  • Experience in remote troubleshooting and onsite troubleshooting/ maintenance interventions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • Equivalent technical certifications and substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Additional Valued Skills
  • Experience with FAA or international air traffic surveillance standards.
  • Familiarity with safety and quality procedures in critical infrastructure environments.
  • Spanish language skills will be valued.

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