Aegis SI&T SPY Radar Technician

General Dynamics - IT; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled SPY Radar Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves ensuring the operability of advanced radar systems, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, and supporting critical testing phases. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing naval capabilities. The company offers a flexible work environment, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about technology and dedicated to making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Full-flex work week

401K with company match

Comprehensive health and wellness packages

Paid education and certifications

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a SPY Radar Technician or 15+ years without a degree.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with AN/SPY Radar Systems Engineer for equipment matters.
• Assist in identifying and repairing equipment problems.
• Lead ship checks to survey Combat System spaces.

Skills

SPY Radar Technician

Signal Processing

Equipment Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Tools

Power Point

Job description

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by bringing your ideas and unique perspective to our culture. By owning your opportunity at GDIT, you are helping us ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Ship Integration & Test (SI&T) SPY Radar Technician joining our team to support the Program Executive Office for Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) activities.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a SI&T SPY Radar Technician supporting PEO IWS, you will be trusted to bring together a multi-disciplinary team that is geographically dispersed to provide engineering planning, design, integration, installation, and test of Aegis Combat Systems (ACS) onboard ships post-construction and during maintenance availabilities. This senior position will be tied to both Program Management and Engineering. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the AN/SPY Radar System is operable and available to support testing.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Coordinate with the AN/SPY Radar Systems Engineer for signal processor/antenna matters.
• Assist in identifying, isolating and repairing processing, array, power and cooling equipment problems
• Report to the Combat Systems O&M Manager and ATO/ATM when directed
• Identify and resolve AN/SPY Radar System equipment and documentation discrepancies
• Submit AN/SPY Radar System equipment status reports
• Assist in the resolution of AN/SPY logistics issues
• Review AN/SPY drawings, documents, and test procedures
• Report recommendations for improvement or discrepancies noted
• Ensure AN/SPY Radar equipment is activated, operational and properly configured to support each test event
• Assist during test conduct
• Assist shipyard and installation teams with equipment issues
• Assist with collection and analysis of AN/SPY Radar performance data
• Assist or perform government conducted tests on respective systems in port and at sea
• Ensure Safe in-port radiation practices are followed
• Assist crew familiarization and training
• Assist in Combat System alignment efforts
• Assess system installation and operation in support of upcoming ship and availability milestones
• Lead or participate in ship checks to accomplish surveys of the Combat System spaces.
• Develop Power Point presentations as required.
• Participate in meetings and phone conferences when required by the government sponsor.
• Assist in the resolution of Combat System space arrangement issues occurring on the waterfront during equipment installations.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• A Bachelor of Arts or Science (BA/BS) in the relevant field and 10+ years of experience as a SPY Radar Technician (or 15+ years of experience without a degree)
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the larger GDIT Navy and Marine Corps Sector
• A US DoD Secret security clearance is required.
• US Citizenship is required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $108,979 - $147,443. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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