AESA Radar Technician

Join a dynamic company, Decision Technologies, Inc., that specializes in technical support services and engineering consultancy. We have extensive experience developing RF Systems and Missile Sensors, production transition, quality and reliability assessment, test and evaluation, and logistics support. At Decision Technologies, we believe in matching our capabilities to the needs of our customers, and we are looking for a qualified Radar Engineer to join our experienced team. Your role will be integral to providing exceptional support and leadership in our core competencies.

At Decision Technologies, we value our employees and offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Short and Long-Term Disability. As a growing company, we are committed to providing advancement opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement, ensuring our employees have the support they need to thrive in their careers.  

We seek qualified AESA Radar Technicians to join our team, with the option to work in Virginia Beach, VA., Port Hueneme, CA., or Pascagoula, MS.

YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DOD SECRET CLEARANCE

Position Description:

The candidate will perform as the SME for Navy surveillance radar systems in support of the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA). Focus will be development, testing, fielding and life-cycle technical support for radar systems. Will provide assistance to ship’s force in accomplishment of maintenance, troubleshooting, and installation of various radar systems. Will document results of maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution actions and provide distance support and/or shipboard troubleshooting for fleet CASREPs and requests for technical assistance. In addition, the candidate will perform the following functions in support of the Surveillance Radar ISEA:

• Engineering efforts related to design, testing and analysis of radar upgrades or modifications
• Provide distance technical support or On-Board Technical Assistance (OBTA) troubleshooting and repair of deployed radar systems
• Support technical documentation modifications required as a result of fleet feedback or system improvements
• Assist in the development of Ship Installation Drawings (SIDs) and Ship Alteration Records (SAR), which reflect system installation plans and configurations
• Prepare lab and classrooms spaces to support radar schoolhouse or land-based testing activities
• Act as liaison with Regional Maintenance Centers to ensure proper processing of installation data and schedule requirements necessary for the unimpeded check-in processing of Alteration Installation Teams (AITs)
• Perform post-installation System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) and On-the-Job Training (OJT)

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, mathematics, or STEM area
• Practical experience in performing engineering design, test and evaluation, and supportability analysis of radar data for Navy radar systems and/or developing analysis tools
• Practical experience in design requirements, technical documentation development, fielding, and testing of systems
• Experience in test and evaluation and data analysis
• Experience with the development of technical documentation, technical reports, and documenting engineering activities.
• Working knowledge of Change Requests & Engineering Change Proposals.
• Familiarity with Reliability Engineering, Supply Support, Manning, Training, Configuration Management, and Test Equipment
• High-quality interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Personal computer skills (competent with MS Office applications

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Familiarity with the use of MATLAB for system modeling. Experience with Python, and/or similar programming languages
• Experience with DOORS, Rhapsody, or other digital engineering tools
• Familiarity with US Navy radar installation processes
• Familiarity with US Navy underway operations

Travel Requirements:

•  25%-30% travel for shipboard and land-based test and evaluation and technical assistance

Compensation at Decision Technologies, Inc., is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to, location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements.

Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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