Surveillance Radar Journeyman Advisor
$80,000–$128,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Analyze, advise, and report key performance information to implement upgrades to FAA surveillance systems and modernize short-to-medium range radar. Provide subject matter expertise on radar integration, operations, and lifecycle sustainment while observing, capturing, and reporting technical data for installation and modernization phases. Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and engineering teams to align with mission objectives, developing and submitting status reports throughout site surveys, installations, and acceptance testing. Oversee site and vendor technicians, ensuring compliance with FAA mandates and communicating significant concerns to authority with potential schedule impacts. Upon completion, monitor updated systems to optimize ATC capabilities through calibrations and additional testing. This 100% remote role with 75% travel supports the Brand New Air Traffic Control System contract.
Required Qualifications
- US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 5 years with BS/BA, 3 years with MS/MA, 0 years with PhD, 9 years with no degree
- some technical work experience such as maintenance on any moderately complex system such as radars, radios or networks
- Proven strong self-starter traits
- Capable of implementing the steps to conflict resolution and deconfliction
- Capable of independent operation under agile conditions with limited oversite and/or managerial control
- Capable of critical thinking, following processes and procedures
- Travel 75% (expected travel is 1 month on and 1-2 weeks remote rotation on average)
- Solid communication and interpersonal skills
- Capable of assessing a large amount of pertinent data and producing detailed technical reports at a consumable level under time limitations
- Provide clear and effective communications to all parties
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarization of radar operations, ATC systems & operations, and/or Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems
- Expert use of Microsoft products and business applications
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