Radar Engineer – onboard Naval Vessel

Responsibilities

• mission/track planning, operation, maintenance, repair of a dual S and X Band radar system and ancillary equipment
• performing radar data analysis tasks
• providing support for software engineering
• developing engineering documentation and system operation & maintenance procedures
• maintaining equipment in a ready state
• performing radar operation during tracking and testing
• auxiliary duties may include security manager, logistics support, quality assurance, and supporting maintenance of the onboard communication systems
• supporting maintenance of the onboard communication systems

Requirements

• at least four years of experience with radar or digital signal processing equipment
• experience troubleshooting and resolving radar system anomalies using engineering test methodologies and software tools
• experience in maintaining and providing engineering assessments and corrective actions on faulty equipment
• experience with Linux based operating systems such as IBM’s AIX OS
• experience with mono pulse and phased array radars
• experience in performing data analysis to determine what system, subsystem and components require action to improve radar performance
• understanding and experience working with Doppler antenna patterns, phase coherency, system sensitivity, matched filters, servos, high voltage transmitters, and traveling wave tubes
• ability to comprehend and edit electronic schematic drawings and documentation
• good oral and written communication skills required including the preparation and presentation of technical reports

Qualifications

• current DoD SECRET clearance or higher
• current U.S. Passport with minimum of 1 year prior to expiration and 3 blank pages
• must be able to pass a maritime medical exam per company requirements

Skills

• knowledge of embedded software design
• PLC background
• knowledge of network equipment configuration/setup
• one year of Linux operating system experience
• knowledge of government operations security requirements
• knowledge of US Navy operations security requirements
• quality assurance training and experience
• good understanding of shipboard safety requirements

Pay

Salary range: Confidential

Schedule

Rotation style deployments