Field Engineer - Radar Operator; Naval Vessel
Vertex Aerospace •
Madison, Mississippi, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD AND FUNDING
Job Description:
The V2X Company is a services solutions provider that operates as a federal government prime contractor. With over 15,000 employees in 200 locations worldwide, the McLean, Virginia based company offers vertically integrated solutions for defense and commercial customers.
The V2X Mobile Sensors program performs Operations and Maintenance (O&M) for a ship based mobile platform with complex multi-mission radar/communication systems which have an elaborate command & control computing structure, along with communication interfaces and support sub-systems. These systems and the program assigned employees, which include bargaining members (union), are tasked to primarily operate in the Pacific Commands (PACOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR). Our program ensures the COBRA KING (CK) radar and communication systems are Fully Mission Capable (FMC) 24-hours a day, 7-days a week, and capable of supporting mission operations on short-notice.
V2X is seeking a Radar Engineer to perform radar operation duties onboard a forward deployed platform designed specifically for radar data collection. This position is a remote assignment onboard the USNS Howard O Lorenzen TAGM-25. As a Radar Engineer, your duties will include: 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. Radar Engineer maintains equipment in a ready state and performs radar operation during tracking and testing. Auxiliary duties may include security manager, logistics support, quality assurance, and supporting maintenance of the onboard communication systems. Additional collateral duties as assigned. This position reports to the Ship Operations Manager (SOM) onboard the ship.
Required Skills:
- At least four years of experience with radar or digital signal processing equipment
- Experience with troubleshooting and repair of analog and digital circuitry including power supplies, fault detection circuitry, microwave components, and waveguide.
- Experience with Linux based operating systems such as IBMs AIX OS
- Experience with monopulse 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.
- Existing DOD final SECRET clearance.
Other 
Job Requirements:
Requirements:
- Current U.S. Passport with minimum of 1 year prior to expiration and 3 blank pages.
- Must be able to pass mariner physical exam.
- This position is located on a forward deployed vessel that spends a lot of time at sea. Candidates must not be hindered by motion sickness.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of embedded software design and PLC background.
- Familiarity in the proper use and care of various electronic test equipment including logic and spectrum analyzers.
- Network administrator knowledge and experience a plus.
- One year of Linux operating system experience.
- Familiarity with government operations security requirements.
- Familiarity with US Navy operations security requirements.
- Military Quality Assurance training and experience.
- Good understanding of shipboard safety requirements.
- Technical degree in related field
Education
Job Ident #:
FIELD011003
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