Combat Systems Technician (SPY Technician)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Solvere Technical Group seeks a Fleet Technical Assistant to diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair AN/SPY-1 radar and related combat systems. The role includes on-site support for U.S.

Navy ships and DS for shore-based activities, with maintenance, installation, testing, and advanced fault isolation of radar subsystems. Responsibilities include documenting findings in MFOM/NMD and FTS systems, preparing formal reports, and recommending updates to manuals and procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of journeyman-level experience within the last five (5) years in radar/combat systems.
• Experience in maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of U.S. Navy radar systems, including BMD-related equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve casualties involving AN/SPY-1 radar and combat systems.
• Perform on-site and distant support for U.S. Navy ships and shore-based activities.
• Conduct maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of radar systems, and related equipment.
• Execute advanced fault isolation within radar subsystems including SIGPRO components.
• Document findings in Navy systems and prepare formal reports/debriefs.
• Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces.

Skills

Journeyman-level experience

Radar theory

Fault isolation

Technical reporting

Tools

MFOM/NMD

FTS

Job description

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.