Radar Technician

Resource Management Concepts, Inc.; Hill Air Force Base (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401K package

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) seeks a Radar Technician / Technical Advisor to support Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. You will provide technical expertise, data analysis, and training for tethered aerostat radar systems and related equipment.

The role requires knowledge of electronics, radar operations, and the ability to test and evaluate ground radar systems, with potential wind-farm impact considerations and security clearance. Excellent collaboration across teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a wide range of electronics and ground radar equipment operations, repair, evaluation, and analysis.
• Experience with data collection and analysis using computer tools and databases.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, bulletins, manuals, and specs related to radar systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert on complex radar systems and equipment.
• Support squadron and commander in program development, planning, and evaluation.
• Collect and analyze data from radar systems and data processors.
• Conduct formal and informal training, develop curricula, and evaluate training.
• Mentor personnel on assigned programs, ensuring team requirements are met.
• Perform maintenance and tests on radar antennas, including climbing as needed.
• Assist SMEs on complex radar systems and equipment.

Skills

Radar knowledge

Data analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

Training development

Team leadership

Programming basics

Wind farm impact knowledge

Security clearance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in electrical engineering or related

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RS4

RCP3

RSDB

DRAMS

Job description

Resource Management Concepts, Inc. (RMC) provides high-quality, professional services to government and commercial sectors. Our mission is to deliver exceptional management and technology solutions supporting the protection and preservation of the people and environment of the United States of America.

RMC is hiring a Radar Technician / Technical Advisor to support our customer at Hill AFB in Ogden, Utah. The selected applicant will provide technical expertise and guidance in solving complex radar issues. The selected applicant will provide technical support in all aspects of Tethered Aerostat Radar systems including, but not limited to:

• Acting as subject matter expert on a variety of assigned complex radar systems and associated equipment
• Supporting the squadron and the commander in various areas of program/project development, planning, and evaluation
• Collecting and analyzing data from a variety of radar systems and data processors
• Conducting formal and informal training on equipment, components, and procedures to include developing, producing, teaching, and evaluating all course curricula
• Technically managing personnel dedicated to an assigned program or project, maintaining cooperative working relationships, and assuring team requirements in the field
• Working under adverse environmental conditions, as necessary
• Performing maintenance and test procedures on RADAR Antennas that require climbing as necessary
• Supporting subject matter experts on a variety of assigned complex radar systems and associated equipment

The applicant must also demonstrate competency in the following areas:

• Knowledge of a wide range of electronics and ground radar equipment operations, techniques, practices, repair, evaluation, and analysis
• Knowledge of moderate computer programming and use of various programs, spreadsheets, and database systems for data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of moderate statistical and mathematical modeling with application toward data analysis and evaluation of sensors
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting engineering drawings, bulletins, technical manuals, and specifications related to radar systems and associated equipment
• Skilled in developing and maintaining good personal working relationships and working cooperatively as a member of various team compositions, within and outside the organization
• Skilled in writing papers and reports, presenting written and oral briefings, and formulating training courses
• Knowledge of long-range radar data collection and performance analyses
• Skilled in determining capabilities and limitations of a long-range radar system, with at least 6 years of experience in radar evaluations
• Ability to compile and analyze data related to radar equipment
• Ability to test and evaluate the capabilities of ground radar equipment, facilities, and special sensor systems
• Ability to identify operational deficiencies of ground radar equipment and sensor systems through various methods including automated technologies to recommend corrective action
• Knowledge of surveying methods, equipment, and techniques in the measurement or determination of distances, elevations, areas, angles, and other features impacting the line of sight for long-range radars
• The selected applicant must have extensive overall knowledge of the impact of man-made obstructions, wind turbines, and large wind farms on FAA, DoD, and DHS long-range, short-range, and beacon radar systems and extensive specific knowledge of the impact of wind turbines and large wind farms have on the 84 RADES’ supported radar systems

• A high school diploma or GED is required. A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical discipline is preferred.
• Must be able to obtain USAF Tower Climbing Certification prior to climbing RADAR equipment.
• An active DoD Secret clearance is required. The selected applicant may be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Knowledgeable in radar theory, maintenance operations, or a closely related technical discipline. Must possess comprehensive expertise in radar systems, including a minimum of four (4) years of hands-on experience working with diverse and complex radar technologies and associated equipment, and at least one (1) year of dedicated experience performing detailed radar evaluations.
• The ideal candidate will be skilled in the use of RADES-developed software including RADES Software version 4 (RS4), Radar Coverage Prediction version 3 (RCP3), Radar Site Database (RSDB), and DRAMS.

At RMC, we're committed to your career growth! RMC differentiates itself from other firms through its investment in our employees. We invest our resources to train, certify, educate, and build our employees.

RMC can offer you a great place to work with a small company feel and give you the experience, tuition assistance, and certifications that will take your career to the next level. We offer Monday to Friday full-time day shift work and can assist in paid relocation. This also includes a competitive paid vacation package with 11 paid federal holidays. Additionally, we offer high-quality, low-deductible healthcare plans, pet insurance, and a competitive 401K package.

Salary at RMC is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, a candidate's specific combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000 annually.