Senior AESA Radar Engineering Technician (Kuwait)

Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2024-04-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RCA99: RTN Remote, California

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering Experience to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Job Summary

Raytheon’s Field Engineering team is seeking a Senior AESA RadarEngineering Technician toadviseandmentorourcustomersand end users on the operation, maintenance, inspection, and repair of the APG-79ActiveElectronically Scanned Array (AESA) RADAR system on F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G Aircraft.

This Onsite position is in Kuwait and will be a long-term international assignment with additional compensation.

Onboarding may be in China Lake, CA.

Responsibilitiesto Anticipate

• Responsiblefor analyzing equipment failures todetermineroot cause and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide APG-79 training to all squadron maintainers and aircrew asneeded.
• Perform continuous trend analysis to capture software/hardware faults.
• Work to improve APG-79 troubleshooting techniques.
• Provide day-to-day technicalsupportand work theneededshifts to meet the squadron maintenance schedules.
• Report all technical activity and participate in BIT evaluation teleconferences weekly.
• Represent Raytheon to externalcustomersin both CONUS and OCONUS locations asneeded.
• Collaboratewith government agencies and other contractors to maintain goodcommunicationinsupportof APG-79 radar.

Basic Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5yearsprior relevant experience; or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3years’ experience. Additionalyearsof experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with analyzing faults and overseeing the troubleshooting and maintenance of the F/A-18 APG-79 AESA or similar radar systems.
• Experience with airborne fire control and reconnaissance RADAR systems.
• Experience working with flight schedules and operational requirements.
• Activeand transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance isrequiredprior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a field representative insupportof US Navy systems.
• Experience working OCONUS.
• Prior field experience and / or military service (e.g., Navy MOS AT Aviation Electronics Technician).
• Self-motivated and be able to perform with limited supervision.
• Excellentwritten and oralcommunication skillsand ability to complete comprehensive and accurate reports.
• Ability tointeractwith militarycustomerand other contractor/government personnel in adiverseteam setting.

Special Work Circumstances

• Potentially working in a hazardous area (e.g., aircraft carrier environment) while providing APG-79 Radar technical support).
• Operations in hazardous avionics areas, supporting active squadron.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite : Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

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The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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