Junior Radar Technician in Mobile Radar Service Area

ARES Corporation; Wallops Island (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental 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 Radar Technician for the ROC Mobile Radar Section. The candidate will assist with system operation, maintenance, and remote-site radar setup/teardown, under supervision.

Strong diagram interpretation and testing skills are required, with 40% annual travel and potential secret clearance. The role emphasizes teamwork, electronics fundamentals, and ability to lift and work in challenging environments, including ladders and towers.

Qualifications

• Two years technical education or relevant military training, plus two years radar experience.
• Experience with tracking radar mobile systems preferred.
• Able to interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Assist other technicians in system operation and maintenance.
• Radar site set-up and tear-down in remote locations.
• Maintain up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Interpret electrical diagrams and schematics.
• Travel 40% of the year.

Skills

Radar experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical fundamentals

Diagram interpretation

Teamwork

Typing skills

Mathematical skills

Physical stamina

Education

Two years technical education

Relevant military training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital voltmeters

Power meters

Signal generators

Job description

This job posting is for a position in the ROC Mobile Radar Section and is open to all Bargaining Unit employees deemed qualified, as determined by the Company, to perform the duties of "Junior Radar Technician" in the Mobile Radar Service Area.

The successful candidate shall possess at a minimum the following qualifications:

• Two years technical education or relevant military training and two years of radar experience, experience with tracking radar mobile systems preferred.
• Knowledge of digital, analog, and RF electronic fundamentals and the ability to troubleshoot to the component level.
• Ability to serve as a Radar team member, assisting other technicians in system operation and maintenance activities; also involved in radar site set-up and tear-down in remote locations.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams including functional block diagrams and schematics.
• Practical knowledge of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, power meters, and signal generators * Maintain up-to-date logs and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Familiarity with PC operations and possesses demonstrable typing skills.
• Demonstrate mathematical skills necessary to perform basic algebraic operations.
• Duties will be performed under direct supervision of higher-level technicians.
• Ensure Company and NASA procedures and policies are followed.
• The successful candidate mut be able to perform physical tasks that include climbing ladders and towers, work in tight spaces with limited environmental control and lifting 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
• Foreign and domestic travel is required 40% of the year.
• A valid U.S. passport may be required for this position.
• Safety and quality awareness and compliance are required.
• Shift work may be required. Assignments may change or vary.

ARES Benefits:

• ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).