Mobile Radar Technician (Junior) – Field & Remote Sites

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

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.