) Rapid Deployment Radar Field Service Representative

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$83K — $113K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in radar systems administration and maintenance
  • Ability to obtain DoD SECRET and TOP SECRET clearances
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent military training in relevant fields
  • Experience with Counter Fire Target Acquisition or Ground/Air Defense radar systems
  • Proficiency in diagnosing hardware and software issues

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain expeditionary radar systems
  • Inspect and service systems up to depot level
  • Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and operating system issues
  • Install and operate equipment at domestic and international locations
  • Assist in transitioning capabilities to permanent sites
  • Provide analysis for equipment challenges
  • Document support calls using ticketing systems

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities to domestic and international locations
  • Exposure to high-threat and austere environments
  • Chance to work with advanced radar systems
  • Support in obtaining necessary security clearances
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
Full Job Description
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Radars, Radar Systems, Systems Design
Certifications:
None
Experience:
4 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

The Systems Engineer is a senior-level position responsible for the operations, maintenance, and support of rapid deployment radar systems. This role requires technical expertise in system inspection, servicing, repair, and deployment, both domestically and internationally. The technician will assist in transitioning capabilities to permanent international work locations or demobilizing and redeploying equipment. Additionally, the position provides subject matter expertise for current and future program equipment challenges.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Operate, maintain, and administer expeditionary radar systems.
  • Inspect, service, and repair systems up to the depot level.
  • Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and operating system issues.
  • Install, initialize, and operate equipment at domestic and international work locations.
  • Assist in transitioning capabilities to permanent international sites or demobilizing and redeploying equipment.
  • Provide subject matter expert analysis for program equipment challenges.
  • Document and track support calls using ticketing systems.

Required Qualifications:
  • Current or ability to obtain a DoW SECRET Clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree or four years of equivalent military/technical training in radio frequency, electronics, or radars.
  • Travel - up to 50%
  • Four (4) years of relevant experience or combined education performing administration, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and employment of Counter Fire Target Acquisition or Ground/Air Defense radar systems, or similar systems.
  • Flexibility to travel overseas as required.
  • Proficiency in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware, software, and operating system issues.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar (LCMR) Systems
  • SAAB Giraffe 1X
  • Leonardo Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar
  • Graduate of a military radar repair course, with advanced radar repair courses preferred.
  • Proficiency in using ticketing systems to document and track support calls.

Skills and Competencies:
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally, diplomatically, and tactfully across all levels of an organization.
  • Ability to work as part of a cohesive team while maintaining a positive attitude.
  • Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows operating systems and office automation software, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Clearance Requirements:
  • Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government DoW SECRET Personnel Security Clearance.
  • Must be immediately eligible for, and able to obtain, a TOP SECRET Security Clearance.


Travel and Medical Requirements

The (Systems Engineer) Rapid Deployment Radar Field Service Representative (FSR) must be prepared to travel to both domestic and international work locations, including high-threat and austere environments, as necessary to support the inspection, maintenance, and quality assurance of operations.

Additionally, candidates must be able to obtain a Class I worldwide medical clearance to ensure they are medically qualified to work in all global locations, including those with challenging conditions.

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
10-25%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA VA Sterling

Additional Work Locations:

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