Naval Service Radio Radar Technician

Defence Forces of Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national naval service in Ireland is seeking qualified Electronic Technicians to join as Radio Radar Technicians. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining radar and communication systems aboard ships, ensuring operational readiness. Candidates will receive training for Non-Commissioned Officer roles. This position offers an exciting and rewarding career in the naval service, where teamwork and dedication are essential.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Electronic Technicians must apply.
• Successful candidates will undergo training for Naval Service roles.
• Installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of navigation equipment are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain radar and communication systems on board.
• Ensure ships can communicate and navigate effectively.
• Progress to Leading Radio Radar Technician (L/RRT) and perform NCO duties at sea.

Education

B. Eng in Electronic Engineering HETAC Level 7

B. Eng in Marine Electrotechnology HETAC Level 7

B. Eng Ordinary Degree in Electronic Engineering - Military Communication Systems

National equivalent of any of the above

Job description

A Naval Service Radio Radar Technician maintains, operates, and repairs communication and radar systems, ensuring ships can communicate, navigate.

Currently, there are opportunities for fully qualified Electronic Technicians within the Irish Naval Service. As a Radio Radar Technician (RRT) within the Irish Naval Service you will essentially be trained to manage, maintain and crew the ship as well as keeping it operational. A Leading Radio Radar Technician (L/RRT) will be trained to perform the roles and responsibilities of a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) and technician at sea, where selected candidates will be responsible for the Installation, Operation, Maintenance and Repair of all Navigation and Communications equipment on board. Through this path, you will become an NCO RRT within the Irish Naval Service. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging and rewarding career, if you fit the criteria and enjoy being part of a team, click on the link below and begin your application.

Minimum Educational Qualifications

A candidate for enlistment as a Radio Radar Technician (RRT) must have completed one of the following:

• B. Eng in Electronic Engineering HETAC Level 7.
• B. Eng in Marine Electrotechnology HETAC Level 7.
• B. Eng Ordinary Degree in Electronic Engineering - Military Communication Systems (Carlow).
• National equivalent of any of the above (this will be subject to review and approval by the Naval Service.