Expeditionary Radar Field Engineer — Up to 50% Travel

General Dynamics - IT; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks a senior Systems Engineer to manage rapid deployment radar systems, including operations, maintenance, and international deployments. The role supports transitions to international sites and demobilization activities, serving as a subject matter expert for equipment challenges.

The candidate will diagnose hardware, software, and OS issues, install and operate equipment at various locations, and document all support activities in ticketing systems.

Qualifications

• DoW SECRET clearance current or ability to obtain
• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent military/technical training in radio frequency, electronics, or radars
• Travel up to 50%
• Four (4) years of relevant experience with Counter Fire Target Acquisition or Ground/Air Defense radar systems or similar
• Flexibility to travel overseas as required

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and administer expeditionary radar systems.
• Inspect, service, and repair systems up to the depot level.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and OS issues.
• Install, initialize, and operate equipment at domestic and international locations.
• Assist in transitioning capabilities to permanent international sites or demobilizing equipment.
• Provide SME analysis for program equipment challenges.
• Document and track support calls using ticketing systems.

Skills

Self-motivated

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking/detail orientation

Verbal and written communication

Windows/Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training in RF/electronics/radars

Tools

Ticketing systems

Job description

General Dynamics - IT seeks a senior Systems Engineer to manage rapid deployment radar systems, including operations, maintenance, and international deployments. The role supports transitions to international sites and demobilization activities, serving as a subject matter expert for equipment challenges.

The candidate will diagnose hardware, software, and OS issues, install and operate equipment at various locations, and document all support activities in ticketing systems.