Air Surveillance Radar Technician

ARES Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation in Virginia is seeking an entry-level ASR-8 Radar Junior Technician for the ROC Surveillance Radar section. The role is open to qualified Bargaining Unit employees and features a fixed salary under the current CBA.

The successful candidate will perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of legacy FAA radar systems, interpret schematics, and support system readiness. A NASA tower climbing certificate or ability to obtain one is required, along with the ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• Requires a combination of education and work experience totaling 5 years.
• Hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of legacy FAA-certified RADAR systems.
• FAA ASR-8 certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Willingness to perform physical maintenance and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of RADAR systems.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and schematics for diagnostics.
• Maintain system readiness and perform preventive/corrective maintenance.
• Support on-call or irregular hours for system maintenance.

Skills

Radar hardware knowledge

IFF systems knowledge

Electronic circuit troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Maintenance & repair of RADAR systems

Physical tasks

Education

Two-year technical degree + military service or equivalent

FAA ASR-8 certification

U.S. Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain)

NASA tower climbing certificate

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Power meters

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Multimeters

Job description

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 Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental 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).