Combat Systems Technician (SPY Technician)

Solvere Technical Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Solvere Technical Group is seeking qualified radar specialists to provide Fleet Technical Assistance and on-site or distant support for U.S. Navy radar systems, including AN/SPY-1 and BMD equipment. You will diagnose, troubleshoot, install, test, and repair complex radar setups on ships and shore facilities.

The role requires journeyman-level radar experience, willingness to travel frequently (OCONUS/shipboard), and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Three years of journeyman-level radar/combat systems experience within the last five years.
• Experience maintaining, installing, testing, and repairing U.S. Navy radar systems including BMD equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic energy, radar theory, quantum theory, and electronic phasing as applied to AN/SPY-1.
• Ability to interpret mono-pulse radar signals for fault isolation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Fleet Technical Assistance to diagnose and resolve radar casualties.
• Perform on-site and distant support for Navy ships and CONUS/OCONUS activities.
• Maintain, install, test, and repair radar systems including BMD and auxiliary gear.
• Conduct advanced fault isolation in radar subsystems including SIGPRO components.
• Analyze radar performance and recommend clutter mitigation and environmental improvements.
• Prepare reports and briefs using Navy systems; document findings per JFMM standards.

Skills

Radar systems

Maintenance & repair

Troubleshooting SIGPRO

Mono-pulse radar

Documentation

Travel readiness

Tools

MFOM/NMD

FTS

Job description

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• Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve casualties involving AN/SPY-1 radar and associated combat systems
• Perform on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) for U.S. Navy ships and shore-based OCONUS activities
• Conduct maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of radar systems, including Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and auxiliary equipment
• Execute advanced fault isolation within radar subsystems, including Signal Processor (SIGPRO) components
• Analyze radar performance and provide recommendations on clutter mitigation and environmental impacts
• Support System/Equipment Assessments (e.g., TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, BMDRAs, Combat Systems Assessments)
• Assist with logistics support, including validation of Allowance Parts Lists (APLs) and identification of required components
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship's force personnel
• Document findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards
• Recommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and procedures
• Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) efforts, including system analysis and corrective action development
• Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of journeyman-level experience within the last five (5) years in radar/combat systems
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of U.S. Navy radar systems, including BMD-related equipment
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic energy, radar theory, quantum theory, and electronic phasing as applied to AN/SPY-1 systems
• Ability to understand and apply mono-pulse radar principles, including interpretation of sum and delta signals for fault isolation
• Experience troubleshooting radar signal processing (SIGPRO) components
• Ability to work independently without supervision in a journeyman-level capacity
• Familiarity with Navy maintenance and tracking systems such as MFOM/NMD and FTS
• Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including OCONUS and shipboard environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Strong communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and briefs

BENEFITS

• Solvere offers a comprehensive and generous benefits package.
• The Solvere benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families.
• Solvere also includes basic life insurance plus short- and long-term disability for the employee.
• Employees may elect to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Employees will also accrue paid time off and holidays.
• Additional voluntary options include supplemental insurance plans.

Solvere Technical Group is committed to non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.