Surveillance Radar Technical Advisor
$104,000–$166,000 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 networks. Observe, capture, and report technical data for installation phases including site surveys, pre-install, installation, and testing. Collaborate with FAA stakeholders and engineering teams to align with mission objectives while overseeing site and vendor technicians to ensure compliance with mandates. Provide immediate notification of significant risks, issues, and schedule impacts. Upon acceptance testing, monitor updated systems to optimize ATC capabilities through calibrations, alignments, and additional testing. This role supports the Brand New Air Traffic Control System contract with 75% travel and a 100% remote option.
Required Qualifications
- US citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
- 8 years with BS/BA; 6 years with MS/MA; 12 years with no degree
- Proven strong self-starter traits
- Must have significant hands on technical work such as maintenance on any moderately complex system such as radars, radios or networks
- 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 2 weeks remote rotation)
- 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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