MARCAP Electronics Technician, Maintenance II

Prattwhitney; Freer (TX); On-site; USD 91,417,536 - 124,196,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefit

Job summary

RTX is seeking a technician to operate, monitor and maintain ROTHR/MARCAP receiver site equipment at a Freer, TX location. The role includes system-level operations, preventative maintenance on phased array antennas and RF/digital hardware, and support to engineering during testing and data collection.

The contract offers an hourly rate of $37.69 with an additional health & welfare benefit of $6.00 per hour. U.S. citizenship and potential DoD clearance are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent military tech training.
• Experience using test equipment and procedures for troubleshooting, overhaul, fault isolation, and repair of major electronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform system level operation and monitoring of ROTHR/MARCAP receiver site equipment.
• Conduct maintenance on receiver site and communications equipment—phased array antennas, RF and digital hardware.
• Interpret manuals and technical documents to solve problems and plan work sequences.
• Coordinate with engineering on testing, data collection and system enhancements.
• Create experimental models, conduct tests, redesign systems, and report findings.
• Participate in training and apply supervisor guidance on compliance with best practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

System operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electronic or electrical engineering technology degree

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Raytheon contract position for operation, monitoring and maintenance of ROTHR/MARCAP receiver site equipment at 401 County Rd, Escondito Ranch, Freer, TX. The role requires performing system level operations, preventative and intermediate maintenance on phased array antennas, RF and digital hardware, and supporting engineering teams during testing and data collection. This contract position has a fixed hourly rate of $37.69 with an additional Health & Welfare benefit of $6.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform system level operation and monitoring of ROTHR/MARCAP receiver site equipment.
• Conduct organizational, preventative and intermediate level maintenance on receiver site and communications equipment – phased array antennas, RF hardware, digital hardware, microprocessors, minicomputers, PC farms, and peripheral equipment.
• Interpret manufacturer manuals and other technical documents to solve complex problems and plan work sequences.
• Coordinate with engineering and other professionals on testing, data collection, and system enhancements.
• Create experimental or prototype models, conduct tests or experiments, redesign systems as required, record and evaluate data, and report findings.
• Participate in technical/engineering training and apply guidance from supervisors on compliance with accepted practices.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (Required)

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or a graduate qualification in electronic or electrical engineering technology with at least two years of curriculum, or military technical school with a minimum of six months.
• Experience using test equipment and systematic procedures for troubleshooting, overhaul, fault isolation, and repair of major electronic systems involving receiver and transmitter functions.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle driving record (required for company vehicle use).
• Eligibility for a U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Hiring for this position may provide eligibility for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) matching, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and may be subject to collective‑bargaining agreements.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days after posting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable regulations.