Electronics Technician , Maintenance II

Prattwhitney

Freer (TX)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 52,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX seeks a qualified electronics technician to operate and maintain ROTHR receiver site equipment, ensuring continuous radar functionality across remote locations. You will perform maintenance, troubleshoot complex systems, and follow manuals for fault isolation with guidance from supervisors. U.S.

citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance are required. The role is onsite at a ROTHR site in the US and involves rigorous, mission-critical work with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

HS diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
Graduate in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology or military technical school with two-year program.
Experience using test equipment and troubleshooting major electronic systems.
Must have a clean driving record to operate company vehicles.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

Operate ROTHR receiver site equipment and monitor systems.
Perform maintenance on ROTHR receiver site and communications equipment.
Interpret manufacturers' manuals to solve complex problems.
Assess circuit interrelationships and plan work sequence.
Receive guidance from supervisor and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Test equipment

Troubleshooting

Electronics maintenance

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

HS diploma

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Tools

Phased Array Antenna

RF Hardware

Digital Hardware

Minicomputers

PC farms

Job description

Date Posted and Location

Date Posted: 2026-10-09 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-FREER-401-CUST ~ 401 County Rd ~ ESCONDITO RANCH (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Role Overview

For over 30 years, Raytheon operates and maintains the Navy’s three Relocatable Over The Horizon Radars (ROTHR). Each radar consists of a remote transmit and receive site. All radars are operated from the Consolidated Operations Control Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Each radar is capable of covering over four million square miles across the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Central, and South America with all systems manned and operated 24 hours a day. The ROTHR mission is primarily to track and report the movement of aircraft and ships carrying illicit narcotics from South America toward Central America and the United States.

What You Will Do

Perform systems level operation and monitoring of ROTHR receiver site equipment.
Performs organizational, preventative and intermediate level maintenance on ROTHR receiver site and communications equipment, consisting of Phased Array Antennae, RF Hardware, Digital Hardware, Microprocessors, Minicomputers, PC farms and peripheral equipment.
Work typically requires comprehensive technical knowledge to solve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers' manuals or similar documents.
Work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence and in selecting and using the appropriate resources and test equipment.
Receives technical guidance and tasking from supervisor or higher-level technician and work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices.
Candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications

You Must Have

Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Typically requires Graduate in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology from technical institute above high school with a minimum curriculum length of two years or Military Technical School with minimum curriculum length of six months.
Experience using test equipment and systematic procedures for troubleshooting, overhaul, fault isolation, and repair of major electronic systems comprised of receiver and transmitter functions.
Must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.
The selected candidate may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued DoD Secret clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Qualifications We Prefer

At least one year of technician experience in assembly, overhaul, repair, modification, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of communications, radar or digital electronics systems of the same complexity and magnitude as ROTHR.
Previous or current security clearance.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:

Safety
Trust
Respect
Accountability
Collaboration
Innovation

No relocation is provided for this position. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division sets the Service Contract Act (SCA) health and welfare benefit rate. The Health & Welfare benefit for this role is $6.00/hour. This fringe benefit is separate from and paid in addition to the required base hourly monetary wage.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Application Details

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. This position is a U.S.-based role. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.