Combat Systems Technician (SPY Technician)

The Combat Systems Technician (SPY Technician) will provide technical assistance to diagnose and resolve casualties involving AN/SPY-1 radar and associated combat systems. The role involves performing on-site and distant support for U.S. Navy ships and shore-based OCONUS activities, conducting maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of radar systems, and analyzing radar performance.

What You Will Do

The successful candidate will troubleshoot and resolve casualties, conduct maintenance and repairs, and provide on-the-job training to ship's force personnel. They will also document findings and prepare formal reports, and support Engineering Technical Branch efforts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of electromagnetic energy, radar theory, and electronic phasing, as well as experience in maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of U.S. Navy radar systems. They will also be able to work independently without supervision and have strong communication skills.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of journeyman-level experience within the last five (5) years in radar/combat systems
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of U.S. Navy radar systems, including BMD-related equipment
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic energy, radar theory, quantum theory, and electronic phasing as applied to AN/SPY-1 systems
• Ability to understand and apply mono-pulse radar principles, including interpretation of sum and delta signals for fault isolation
• Experience troubleshooting radar signal processing (SIGPRO) components
• Ability to work independently without supervision in a journeyman-level capacity
• Familiarity with Navy maintenance and tracking systems such as MFOM/NMD and FTS
• Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including OCONUS and shipboard environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Strong communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and briefs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and/or families
• Basic life insurance plus short- and long-term disability for the employee
• 401k plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Supplemental insurance plans