Remote Sensing Technician

TALENTMATE; Abu Dhabi; Remote; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Remote Sensing Technician. The role involves operating radar systems for flight tests, preparing data for reports, and ensuring safety in test procedures. Candidates should have a background in mechanical or electrical training and be flexible with work hours. This position is crucial for conducting remote sensing solutions on-site and off-site.

Qualifications

• Experience with radar and telemetry technology is required.
• Willingness to work overtime and flexible shifts is essential.
• Technical training in mechanical or electrical fields.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests using tracking radars and telemetry systems.
• Prepare data for test reports and feedback for procedure improvement.
• Set up and operate relevant test systems for flight tests.

Skills

Understanding of radar and telemetry technology

Ability to set up and operate radars and flight termination equipment

Flexible approach to work

Fluent in spoken English

Education

Technical training as mechanical or electrical technician or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office software

Job description

Overview

REMAYA creates and delivers world-class military grade shooting ranges from the initial design and development stages right through to operations and management, imparting live-fire training to organisations serving and enhancing the skills of defence forces. REMAYA provides protection and advisory services to governments, international entities and corporations operating across the globe.

Job Summary

The Remote Sensing Technician is responsible for the execution of all remote sensing solutions that apply to tests at the Abu Al Abyad Test Range and off-site test activities involving the use of radars (tracking and surveillance), flight termination system and telemetry.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with the assigned test engineers and team lead for conducting tests that require the application of tracking radars, flight termination and telemetry.
• Set up and operate the requested test system for the relevant flight tests.
• Provide feedback to test procedures to improve test safety and reliability.
• Prepare the raw data to be used in test reports.
• Ensure that the relevant test equipment is used according to Range documentation.
• Search for new opportunities to improve productivity and safety in the area of expertise.

Experience & Qualifications

• Understanding of radar and telemetry technology.
• Ability to set up and operate radars, telemetry and flight termination equipment.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office software.
• Flexible approach to work – willing to work overtime, ad hoc shifts or on customer sites as required.
• Fluent in spoken English.
• Technical training as mechanical or electrical technician or equivalent experience.