Field Operator – Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Radar System

Location: Fairbanks AK

Signing Bonus: Yes

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Education Reimbursement: Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes

Clearance Type: Must be capable of achieving a U.S. DoD SECRET clearance within six months of employment. Active DoD SECRET clearance preferred. (A U.S. security clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Travel: Yes

Veterans: CEA Technologies, Inc. is a veteran- & military-friendly company who values your proven leadership skills, mission-focused approach to work, self-discipline, experience working in diverse teams & organizations, extensive training, selfless commitment, adaptability, can-do attitude & strong work ethic. Apply if you are a qualified veteran or military in transition to civilian life.

Company Profile

CEA Technologies Pty Limited, headquartered in Canberra, Australia, was established in 1983 with a goal of creating a center of excellence for the design & support of advanced electronic systems for the Australian Defence Force. From the outset, CEA Technologies was based on the provision of uncompromising design principles & robust through-life system support. CEA Technologies, Inc, is the U.S. subsidiary focused on support of these delivered systems to the U.S. Defense Community. The primary product is Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar systems with world-class Digital Beamforming capabilities.

Job Description

CEA Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Field Operator for the CEAFAR2 Threat Emitter System & Radar Signal Emulator. This position will provide operation & sustainment support to a system of radar threat emulators being integrated into the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) based out of Eielson Air Force Base. CEA Technologies, Inc. specializes in state-of-the-art element-level Digital Beam Formed AESA radar, communications & missile illumination systems for land & maritime environments.

Upon completion of onboarding, there may be opportunities for training & orientation traveling between various locations within the Nevada Test & Training Range, Ridgecrest CA & Point Mugu CA (Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division), Valparaiso FL (Eglin Air Force Base) & Fairbanks AK (Joint Pacific Alaska Radar Complex). After completion, this will be complemented potentially in 2023 by extensive on-the-job training at our parent company's facility in Canberra, Australia for approximately 6-12 weeks to become knowledgeable of all aspects required to operate & support these unique CEA systems.

If/when needed, the individual may be deployed to other U.S. ranges to support customer requirements.

Responsibilities / tasks include:

· Perform the operation of the CEAFAR2 Threat Emitter System & Radar Signal Emulator, a primarily PC-based platform to monitor & track air contacts

· Monitor & assist CEAFAR2 Threat Emitter System & Radar Signal Emulator tracking software in validating & reporting aircraft contacts within the radar coverage area

· Setup, operate & monitor communication equipment, computer terminals & video displays to ensure the integrity of the processed data

· Analyze & evaluate radar products & related performance

· Rapidly isolate system malfunctions & restore to an operational status

· Adapt to a variety of nonstandard problems, which require extensive operator intervention in coordination with outside agencies

· Use established policies & procedures & subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature & sequence

· Support the operation of the radars on various DoD test ranges including:

o Setup / teardown & performing serviceability assessment

o Support during remote field deployment & troubleshooting software & hardware anomalies

o Waveform validation

o Limited on-site corrective maintenance

o Diagnosing malfunctions & replacing components

o Detailed inspection, record keeping & administration

o Operate & maintain radar systems & associated power / cooling peripheral equipment

· Perform complex maintenance on all aspects of the radars covering various digital, RF, power & cooling hardware utilizing OEM supplied documentation to include drawings / schematics & computer-based diagnostic tools. Maintenance activities will include:

o Planned maintenance (inspections, servicing, calibration

o Corrective maintenance (troubleshooting, fault detection / isolation, screening, repair)

· Document your work according to the processes, standards & confidentiality guidelines

· Understand & comply with Safety, Security, Export, Information Technology rules & guidelines

· Work in remote work areas, indoors & outdoors, at elevated heights (~20 feet) & in confined spaces

· Willingness & ability to work in varying weather conditions

· Lift up to 50 pounds

· Ensure a professional, proactive & customer-oriented approach to the support of the radar systems

· Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

· Five years minimum demonstrated experience in the operation & sustainment of complex military electronic systems – ideally radar & EW systems

· Basic understanding of monitoring, maintaining & configuring network hardware / systems

· Hold a basic understanding of Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS)

· Associate’s degree in a relevant technical discipline (e.g., electronics, RF communications, etc.)

· Prior field experience

· Ability to adapt to a changing environment & handle multiple priorities

· Eager to apply your technical skills to learn new radar system operational concepts & apply that knowledge in the field

· Willingness & ability to work in varying weather conditions

· Possess technical & interpersonal skills necessary to perform in a tightly integrated team of engineers & technicians as well as independently in the field during high visibility exercises

· Must be capable of achieving a U.S. DoD SECRET clearance within six months of employment. Active DoD SECRET clearance preferred.

· Knowledge of & experience maintaining electrical, electronic, environmental, hydraulic & mechanical principles relating to radar & EW systems

· Must be willing & able (on potentially short notice) to deploy / travel to a variety of domestic locations & for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs

Desirable Qualifications:

· Active DoD SECRET clearance

· Knowledge of & experience maintaining electrical, environmental, hydraulic & mechanical subsystems relating to radar & EW systems

· Excellent communicator, both written & oral

· Project Management experience

· Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft applications – Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint

· Experience working in Linux & Red Hat

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background investigation?
• Are you willing to relocate to the Fairbanks, Alaska area?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• field radar operator: 5 years (Preferred)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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