USMC Radar Field Technician
$81,120–$81,120 year
On-siteVirginia Beach, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct technical support to the Government In-Service Engineering Agent as a Subject Matter Expert for USMC Land Based Radars. Deliver expert advice on system operation, training, maintenance, and repair, including initial setup, refresher training, and remote or on-site troubleshooting. Document maintenance results, analyze engineering requirements, and manage project tasks for the Radar Engineering Team. Support test and evaluation efforts for system upgrades and modifications, review Engineering Change Proposals, and assist in developing training curricula. Perform post-installation light-off and testing while maintaining technical documentation. Requires Secret clearance and 20-40% travel.
Required Qualifications
- MUST HAVE Secret clearance
- Proven experience operating and maintaining ground-based air defense radar systems (e.g., MRADR, AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR, or equivalent)
- Familiarity with radar theory, target acquisition, and electronic warfare principles
- Strong understanding of electronic circuitry, RF systems, and mechanical components used in radar platforms
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and troubleshooting guides
- 20-40% travel
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in joint or combined arms environments is a plus
- Prior Military Experience (USMC or DoD Radar Systems)
- Experience with USMC air defense systems such as AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR, AN/TPS-59, or involvement in Marine Air Command and Control System (MACCS) operations
- Practical experience with Air Defense/Surveillance Radar (AD/SR), Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radar, or Ground Weapons Locating Radar (GWLR) operations
- Formal Technical Training or Certifications
- Completion of a military radar operations/maintenance course (e.g., 5948, 2887 MOS school, or equivalent)
- Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Network+, or Electronics Technician certification (ETA/I)
- Familiarity with Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Concepts
- Understanding of layered air defense, sensor integration, and joint tactical data links (e.g., Link 16, CEC, or JREAP protocols)
- Experience with Tactical Data Systems and C2 Integration
- Proficiency in systems such as CAC2S, TAOM, or other Command and Control (C2) platforms that interface with radar systems
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