Organizational Activities Interface OAI

Raytheon; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Technical Support Engineer to provide operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program. This role involves advising on training for military personnel, conducting instruction for operations, and ensuring the PATRIOT system's functionality. Candidates should have extensive experience in the PATRIOT Air Defense System, effective teaching skills, and a relevant educational background.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience with the PATRIOT Air Defense System.
• Direct experience in Patriot Tactical Operations.
• Successful completion of Patriot Operator and System Mechanic courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program.
• Assist with training of Patriot Battalion and Fire Unit personnel.
• Conduct technical instruction at the training center.

Skills

Experience with PATRIOT Air Defense System

Instruction skills in tactical settings

Proficiency with Microsoft Word

Proficiency with PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

What You Will Do:

The Organizational Activities Interface (OAI)/Technical Support Engineer will provide technical field operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program. The OAI personnel will advise and assist with training of Patriot Battalion (BN) and Fire Unit (FU) personnel in required operational skills. Assist with BN/FU operation software initialization to include formulating system databases and communication plans. Provide expertise on system software application (e.g., initialization, operation, and training). Support tasks that ensure the integrated Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept of Target (PATRIOT) System is fully operational, including all aspects of the Air Battle at the BN and FU levels. Assist with new equipment training and sustainment training, both classroom and practical exercises, including software (PDBs) and hardware (sweeps) update training. Support UAE military personnel in system refresher operator training to battery and battalion personnel to maintain, improve, and upgrade skills.

Additional Responsibilities:

During modernization, provide technical advice and assist battery personnel with operational and tactical procedures related to the Patriot Missile System. Conduct operations and manage exercises utilizing practice scenarios with the Patriot ECS and ICC. Participate in On-the-Job Training (OJT) programs. Perform other related duties as required or directed by the section officer. Provide technical instruction and training at the training center using conference and practical exercise teaching methods. As an instructor, be responsible for the conduct of courses, including examinations.

This position is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• At least four years of experience with the PATRIOT Air Defense System.
• Direct experience in the Patriot Evaluation Section and Patriot Tactical Operations at the Battalion or higher level.
• Experience with integrated Battalion and Fire Unit-to-Fire Unit (FU-FU) operations.
• Experience instructing PATRIOT organizational classes in classroom and tactical equipment settings, covering RSOP/Survey, March Order and Emplacement, System Initialization and Mapping, Air Defense Mission (ADM) against ABT and TBM, Guided Missile Reload, and ARTEP Battle Drills/Gunnery Tables.
• Knowledge of Brigade/AADCOM TACSOPs and ability to assist in training system upgrades.
• Successful completion of Patriot Operator and System Mechanic MOS 24T/14E/140E courses or equivalent.

Desired Skills:

• Working knowledge of PATRIOT battalion and Fire Platoon-to-Fire Platoon operations, including communication links.
• One year of collective training or deployment experience with a PATRIOT Battalion (CONUS or OCONUS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree with 4 years of related experience, or
• Associate's Degree with 8 years of related experience, or
• High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of related experience.