Radar Operator

Prattwhitney; Chesapeake (VA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Descripción de la vacante

RTX is seeking a qualified candidate to operate ROTHR radar systems and perform ionospheric propagation assessment within a DoD clearance framework. The role requires monitoring radar resources, validating tracking data, and interpreting radar returns for aircraft activity, all on an onsite basis in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Qualified candidates will have at least three years of radar operations experience, familiarity with Windows 11, and U.S. citizenship with a transferable DoD Secret clearance.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years Radar Operations, Watch Team, or applicable Technical Experience.
• Experience with Windows 11.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and to obtain any required Export Authorization.
• Four years radar operation and radar systems monitoring experience preferred.
• Previous experience on a Tactical Watch Team Air Defense Battery, AIC, or Field Artillery experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Operate ROTHR RADAR system, primarily PC-based platforms to monitor and track surface and air contacts.
• Model ionosphere layers to assess propagation using PC-based resources.
• Select radar parameters by interpreting ionospheric models for detection and tracking.
• Monitor and modify RADAR resources to meet tasking parameters.
• Support ROTHR tracking software in validating and reporting aircraft and surface contacts within the RADAR coverage area.
• Interpret RADAR returns to identify take-offs and landings of aircraft.
• Monitor and copy external communications information relayed over UHF radio links.
• Interact with GCCS terminal for pertinent track data.
• Receive technical guidance and tasking from supervisor or higher-level operator.

Conocimientos

Radar Operations

Watch Team

Windows 11

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Date Posted: 2026-10-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-CHESAPEAKE-002-CUST ~ 2 Relay Rd ~ BLDG 344 (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Perform the operation of ROTHR RADAR system, primarily PC-based platforms to monitor and track surface and air contacts.
• Perform ionosphere propagation assessment by manually modeling the ionosphere’s layers using PC-based resources.
• Perform frequency selection by interpreting the ionospheric model and assigning the proper RADAR parameters for detection and tracking capability of the designated target type.
• Monitor and modify RADAR resources as necessary to meet tasking parameters.
• Monitor and assist ROTHR tracking software in validating and reporting aircraft and surface contacts within the RADAR coverage area.
• Interpret RADAR returns to identify take-offs and landings of aircraft.
• Monitor and copy external communications information relayed over UHF radio links.
• Interact with GCCS terminal for pertinent track data.
• Receive technical guidance and tasking from supervisor or higher-level operator.

Qualifications

• You Must Have High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years Radar Operations, Watch Team, or applicable Technical Experience.
• Experience with Windows 11.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and to obtain any required Export Authorization.
• We Prefer
  • Four years radar operation and radar systems monitoring experience.
  • Previous experience on a Tactical Watch Team Air Defense Battery, AIC, or Field Artillery experience.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world.

• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Innovation

No relocation is provided for this position.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

Additional Information

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.