Senior Field Technician - Radar / Coyote UAS (McKinney / OCONUS Rotation)

Location: McKinney, TX (Hybrid role with extensive travel up to 100%, including Iraq and other international destinations). U.S. citizenship and an active, transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance are required prior to start date.

About the Role

Raytheon’s Field Engineering team is seeking Senior Field Technician(s) to support the Multi-Function RF System (MFRFS) radar and/or the Coyote UAS weapon platform. In this role, you will serve as the technical subject matter expert, providing guidance, maintenance support, and operational assistance in deployed environments. When not deployed, the role is based onsite in McKinney, TX.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments, including a comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and provide technical support for MFRFS radar systems and/or the Coyote UAS weapon platform.
• Serve as the primary technical expert, addressing all operational and maintenance-related inquiries.
• Train and mentor U.S. Army soldiers on emplacement, tactical operations, preventive maintenance, and march-order procedures.
• Manage inventory and maintain accountability for all field-level replaceable spare parts.
• Accurately document all maintenance actions in accordance with established procedures and standards.
• Prioritize workload effectively, balancing mission-critical tasks with required administrative responsibilities.
• Perform duties in austere environments, including Forward Operating Bases and remote locations.
• Support assigned locations on a rotational basis, averaging 4–5 months per rotation.

Special Work Conditions

• Able to deploy to remote international locations with little notification.
• Able to deploy to environments that may include harsh living conditions (extreme heat and cold, deployed living conditions, etc.) and/or hostile work environments.
• Able to move and/or lift weights such as test equipment, ladders, tools, and cable reels weighing up to 60 pounds using proper lifting techniques or material moving equipment.
• Able to live and work in the Middle East desert with temperatures above 120 degrees F.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5+ years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3+ years of experience.
• Experience performing depot-level maintenance on electronic systems or radar equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, document, and brief technical reports for both Radar and Coyote UAS systems.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and technical bulletins.
• Hands-on experience executing technical procedures and accurately recording system maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Familiarity with standard tools, resources, and test equipment used for electronic installation, maintenance, and system testing.
• Strong understanding of basic radar theory.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required prior to starting date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Military experience; completion of a U.S. military radar or sensor technical school (e.g., MOS 94M, 14E).
• Ability to operate manual-transmission vehicles.
• COLTS Logistics Database familiarity or certification.
• Experience with CRC processing.
• Hands-on experience with Sentinel, KuRFS, Q36/Q37, or LCMR radar systems.
• Background in radar/sensor operations and maintenance.
• Experience with tactical HVAC systems.
• UAS assembly, disassembly, repair, or maintenance/pilot experience.
• Familiarity with 1.4 explosives, gas generators, and munitions handling/loading.
• Prior deployment experience in a combat environment.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of military protocols.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement status).