ROTHR Radar Operator - Secret Clearance (Onsite)

Raytheon; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Radar Operations professional. You will operate the ROTHR radar system, model ionospheric layers, and configure parameters to track surface and air contacts with PC-based tools.

You will monitor communications, validate tracks, and report findings in a secure DoD environment. The role requires a high school diploma, at least three years in radar operations, and an active DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Three years Radar Operations, Watch Team, or applicable technical experience.
• Experience with Windows 11.
• Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance required; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Operate ROTHR radar system, primarily PC-based platforms for surface and air contact monitoring.
• Assess ionosphere propagation by manually modeling ionospheric layers using PC-based resources.
• Select frequencies by interpreting ionospheric models and configuring RADAR parameters.
• Monitor and adjust radar resources to meet tasking; assist ROTHR tracking software to validate and report contacts.
• Interpret radar returns to identify aircraft take-offs and landings within the coverage area.
• Monitor and copy external communications on UHF links; interact with GCCS terminal for track data.

Skills

Radar Operations

Windows 11

Security clearance (DoD Secret)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Three years radar operations/watch team experience

Job description

Raytheon Technologies in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Radar Operations professional. You will operate the ROTHR radar system, model ionospheric layers, and configure parameters to track surface and air contacts with PC-based tools.

You will monitor communications, validate tracks, and report findings in a secure DoD environment. The role requires a high school diploma, at least three years in radar operations, and an active DoD Secret clearance.