Senior Radar Field Technician — DoD Secret Clearance

Leidos; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos’ Defense Systems, Land Systems Business Area, RF Systems Division seeks a Senior Field Service Technician to join our Chesapeake, VA office to operate and maintain a complex radar system in the National Capital Region. The candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance and travel to remote facilities for repairs.

You will work with Leidos engineers to install, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, document configurations and maintenance actions, and ensure system

Qualifications

• Active DoD SECRET clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant electronics system experience, or equivalent combination (min 8 years total).
• Formal training in Basic Electronics & Electricity (RF, Digital & Analog).
• Experience testing, troubleshooting, and evaluating digital, analog and RF electronics.
• Understanding of military communications systems and encryption devices.
• Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office; strong documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds; ability to travel and work in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, operate, deploy, troubleshoot, maintain and repair a complex radar system.
• Assemble and troubleshoot electronic systems and RF cables and chassis.
• Perform System Integration and checkout of modified and repaired equipment.
• Analyze failures to determine root cause and implement corrective action.
• Prepare reports, maintain maintenance records and inventory; document configurations.
• Travel to remote facilities and work in adverse weather or field conditions.

Skills

Radar systems

Troubleshooting

Electronics theory

Military comms knowledge

Windows/MS Office

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electronics or related field

Tools

Test equipment (multimeters, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes)

RF cables & connectors

Job description

Leidos’ Defense Systems, Land Systems Business Area, RF Systems Division seeks a Senior Field Service Technician to join our Chesapeake, VA office to operate and maintain a complex radar system in the National Capital Region. The candidate must be able to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance and travel to remote facilities for repairs.

You will work with Leidos engineers to install, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment, document configurations and maintenance actions, and ensure system