ROTHR Radar Operator - Secret Clearance (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Radar Operations

Watch Team

Windows 11

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.