Radar Maintenance Tech - Entry Level (ASR-8)

ARES Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Accounts

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Job summary

ARES Corporation is seeking an entry-level Air Surveillance Radar Technician. The role is based at Wallops Island, VA, and involves hands-on maintenance and repair of legacy FAA radar systems, with on-call availability and potential tower work. A two-year technical degree plus military service or related experience can qualify you for this position.

Candidates should be able to interpret electrical diagrams, and hold or obtain a NASA tower climbing certificate. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Total of 5 years combined education and work experience.
• Experience maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of legacy FAA-certified RADAR systems.
• FAA ASR-8 certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret electrical diagrams, schematics and block diagrams.
• Soldering and component-level repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of RADAR systems to ensure readiness.
• Operate and interpret test equipment including oscilloscopes, meters and analyzers.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on 80-foot radar tower equipment.
• Assist with installation and field support as required.

Job description

ARES Corporation is seeking an entry-level Air Surveillance Radar Technician. The role is based at Wallops Island, VA, and involves hands-on maintenance and repair of legacy FAA radar systems, with on-call availability and potential tower work. A two-year technical degree plus military service or related experience can qualify you for this position.

Candidates should be able to interpret electrical diagrams, and hold or obtain a NASA tower climbing certificate. A U.S.