) Rapid Deployment Radar Field Service Representative

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Systems Engineer to lead operations, maintenance, and support of rapid deployment radar systems.

The role emphasizes inspection, servicing, and deployment domestically and internationally, with potential transitions to permanent international sites or redeploying equipment. Candidates must hold a DoW SECRET clearance (Top Secret eligibility preferred), travel up to 50%, and have 4+ years of radar-related experience.

Qualifications

• Current or ability to obtain a DoW SECRET Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent military/technical training in radio frequency, electronics, or radars.
• Travel – up to 50%.
• Four (4) years of relevant experience or combined education performing administration, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and employment of Counter Fire Target Acquisition or Ground/Air Defense radar systems, or similar systems.
• Flexibility to travel overseas as required.
• Proficiency in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware, software, and operating system issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and administer expeditionary radar systems.
• Inspect, service, and repair systems up to the depot level.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and operating system issues.
• Install, initialize, and operate equipment at domestic and international work locations.
• Assist in transitioning capabilities to permanent international sites or demobilizing and redeploying equipment.
• Provide subject matter expert analysis for program equipment challenges.
• Document and track support calls using ticketing systems.

Skills

Radars

Radar Systems

Systems Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent military/technical training in RF, electronics, or radars

Job description

Req ID: RQ225528

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Radars,Radar Systems,Systems Design

Experience:

4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

The Systems Engineer is a senior-level position responsible for the operations, maintenance, and support of rapid deployment radar systems. This role requires technical expertise in system inspection, servicing, repair, and deployment, both domestically and internationally. The technician will assist in transitioning capabilities to permanent international work locations or demobilizing and redeploying equipment. Additionally, the position provides subject matter expertise for current and future program equipment challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate, maintain, and administer expeditionary radar systems.
• Inspect, service, and repair systems up to the depot level.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and operating system issues.
• Install, initialize, and operate equipment at domestic and international work locations.
• Assist in transitioning capabilities to permanent international sites or demobilizing and redeploying equipment.
• Provide subject matter expert analysis for program equipment challenges.
• Document and track support calls using ticketing systems.

Required Qualifications:

• Current or ability to obtain a DoW SECRET Clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or four years of equivalent military/technical training in radio frequency, electronics, or radars.
• Travel – up to 50%
• Four (4) years of relevant experience or combined education performing administration, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and employment of Counter Fire Target Acquisition or Ground/Air Defense radar systems, or similar systems.
• Flexibility to travel overseas as required.
• Proficiency in diagnosing, troubleshooting, and resolving hardware, software, and operating system issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Lightweight Counter Mortar Radar (LCMR) Systems
• SAAB Giraffe 1X
• Leonardo Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar
• Graduate of a military radar repair course, with advanced radar repair courses preferred.
• Proficiency in using ticketing systems to document and track support calls.

Skills and Competencies:

• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally, diplomatically, and tactfully across all levels of an organization.
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Strong multitasking skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows operating systems and office automation software, including Microsoft Office and SharePoint.

Clearance Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain a U.S. Government DoW SECRET Personnel Security Clearance.
• Must be immediately eligible for, and able to obtain,a TOP SECRET Security Clearance.

Travel and Medical Requirements

The (Systems Engineer) Rapid Deployment Radar Field Service Representative (FSR) must be prepared to travel to both domestic and international work locations, including high-threat and austere environments, as necessary to support the inspection, maintenance, and quality assurance of operations.

Additionally, candidates must be able to obtain aClass I worldwide medical clearanceto ensure they are medically qualified to work in all global locations, including those with challenging conditions.

The likely salary range for this position is $83,927 - $113,549. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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