Air Surveillance Radar Technician

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES is seeking an entry-level Air Surveillance Radar Technician at Wallops Island, VA. The role focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of legacy FAA-certified RADAR systems, with an emphasis on readiness and reliability.

Candidates should have a two-year technical degree plus relevant experience or military service, and may require FAA ASR-8 certification or the ability to obtain one. The position carries a fixed salary under the CBA and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in ROC Surveillance Radar section; requires combined education and work experience totaling 5 years (e.g., two-year technical degree plus military service or related work).
• Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of legacy FAA-certified RADAR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure continuous system readiness.
• Troubleshoot and repair radar hardware and IFF systems; interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Operate test equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, spectrum analyzers) to diagnose issues; support on-call maintenance as needed.

Skills

Radar maintenance

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Electrical diagrams

Security clearance (US Secret)

Education

Two-year technical degree + military service or equivalent

Tools

FAA radar/test equipment

Oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers

Job description

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Air Surveillance Radar Technician

WRC Full Time Wallops Island, VA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2702

This job posting is for an entry‑level position in the ROC Surveillance Radar section. It is open to all Bargaining Unit employees deemed qualified, as determined by the Company, to perform the duties of "ASR-8 Radar Junior Technician." Please note that this position features a fixed salary governed by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA Union Position).

Position Requirements:

• Combined education and work experience for a total of 5 years (E.g., completion of a two-year technical degree alongside military service or relevant work experience).
• Hands‑on experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of legacy FAA‑certified RADAR systems.
• Possession of an FAA ASR‑8 certification is highly desirable and a significant advantage.
• Comprehensive understanding of RADAR hardware and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems.
• Proficiency in utilizing a range of test equipment for RADAR system troubleshooting, including oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Proven ability in electronic circuit board troubleshooting, precision soldering, and component‑level repair.
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical diagrams, including functional block diagrams and schematics.
• Adept at performing physical preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure continuous system operational readiness.
• Candidate must hold a NASA tower climbing certificate (or be able to obtain one) and be physically capable of performing antenna maintenance, including climbing stairs on an 80‑foot RADAR tower.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability to provide system maintenance support, including on‑call or irregular hours as required.
• Familiarity with PC operations and the mathematical skills necessary to perform basic algebra.
• Candidate must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Cable crimp and harness training is a plus.

ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).