Organizational Activities Interface (OAI)- UAE

Prattwhitney; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, wellness, retirement benefits

Career development programs

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to provide operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program. The role involves instructing personnel, initializing software, and ensuring operational readiness. Candidates must have extensive PATRIOT System experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a current Secret Security Clearance.

This short-term assignment is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE, focusing on military training and support.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience in the PATRIOT Air Defense System.
• Current Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical field operational services.
• Advise on training of personnel.
• Assist with operational software initialization.
• Support integrated system operations.

Skills

Experience in PATRIOT Air Defense System

Instructional experience

Understanding of operational procedures

Training qualification knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Summary

Organizational Activities Interface (OAI)/Technical Support Engineer will provide technical field operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program. This short‑term assignment is based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required.

Location & Assignment

Short‑term assignment located in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical field operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program.
• Advise and assist with training of Patriot Battalion (BN) and Fire Unit (FU) personnel in required operational skills.
• Assist with BN/FU operation software initialization including database formulation and communication plans.
• Provide expertise on system software application (initialization, operation, training).
• Support tasks ensuring the integrated Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept of Target (PATRIOT) System is fully operational at BN and FU levels.
• Assist with new equipment and sustainment training (classroom and practical exercises) including software (PDBs) and hardware (sweeps) updates.
• Support UAE military personnel in refresher operator training to battery and battalion personnel.
• Provide technical advice and assist battery personnel with operational and tactical procedures for the Patriot Missile System.
• Conduct operation and management of exercises utilizing practice scenarios with the Patriot ECS and ICC.
• Participate in On‑the‑Job Training (OJT) programs.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the section officer.
• Provide technical instruction and training at the training center using conference and practical exercise teaching methods.

Qualifications – Required

• Must have at least four of experience in the PATRIOT Air Defense System
• Must have directly related experience in the Patriot Evaluation Section and Patriot Tactical Operations at the Battalion or higher level
• Demonstrated experience with integrated Battalion and Fire Unit‑to‑Fire Unit (FU‑FU) operations.
• Demonstrated experience instructing PATRIOT organizational classes in the classroom and on the tactical equipment or Patriot Conduct of Fire Trainer in the following areas: RSOP/Survey, March Order and Emplacement, System Initialization and Mapping, Air Defense Mission (ADM) against Air‑Breathing Threats (ABT) and Tactical Ballistic Missiles (TBM), Guided Missile Reload and ARTEP Battle Drills/Gunnery Tables
• Demonstrated knowledge on Brigade/AADCOM level TACSOP’s, and shall be capable of assisting in the training of organizational level system upgrades.
• Must have successfully completed the Patriot Operator and System Mechanic MOS 24T/14E/140E conducted under the auspices of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) or an equivalent course of instruction conducted by the Patriot Missile System Contractor
• Must have a current Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PATRIOT integrated battalion and Fire Platoon‑to Fire Platoon operations, including expertise with PATRIOT communication links.
• Demonstrated one (1) year of Collective Training experience or assignment to a deployed PATRIOT Battalion in CONUS or OCONUS.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Power Point.

Education

Required education: Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of related experience, or Associates Degree with 8 years’ experience, or HS Diploma/GED with 12 years of related experience.

Benefits

• Compensation
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits
• Career development and recognition programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care

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, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.