Entry-Level Radar Technician: Mobile Service Area (Travel)

ARES Corporation; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; 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 Corporation seeks a Junior Telemetry Technician to support mobile radar operations at Wallops Island, VA. This on-site role requires technical training and radar experience with travel 40% of the year. Successfully performing duties involves assisting technicians in operation, site setup, and maintenance tasks.

You will interpret diagrams, operate test equipment, and maintain logs under supervision, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Two years technical education or relevant military training and two years of radar experience.
• Knowledge of digital, analog, and RF electronic fundamentals and the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams including block diagrams and schematics.
• Practical knowledge of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters, and signal generators.
• Duties performed under direct supervision of higher-level technicians and willingness to travel 40% of the year.

Responsibilities

• Assist radar technicians in system operation and maintenance activities.
• Help with radar site setup and tear-down in remote locations.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and schematics to support repairs.
• Maintain up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Operate/test equipment and ensure safety and quality compliance.

Skills

Radar systems knowledge

Troubleshooting to component level

Electrical fundamentals

Reading schematics/diagrams

Ability to work in remote locations

Physical task readiness

Education

Two years technical education or relevant military training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital multimeters

Power meters

Signal generators

Job description

ARES Corporation seeks a Junior Telemetry Technician to support mobile radar operations at Wallops Island, VA. This on-site role requires technical training and radar experience with travel 40% of the year. Successfully performing duties involves assisting technicians in operation, site setup, and maintenance tasks.

You will interpret diagrams, operate test equipment, and maintain logs under supervision, while adhering to safety and quality standards. Competitive benefits apply.