THAAD Power Technician- (UAE)

Role overview

Assignment and clearance

• The posting identifies the position as onsite and requires an active Secret clearance before starting.
• The description says U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for the required clearance.
• Family travel to the host nation may be delayed pending Global Mobility approval of a safe move.

Responsibilities

• Support hardware and software configuration management; investigate radar issues, write SARs, and maintain the Linux-based SDPE.
• Diagnose radar issues and lead resolution efforts under the CLS Site Manager's direction.
• Review ALCS data for completeness, accuracy, and Failure Review Board evaluation compliance; maintain radar system health.
• Collect and interpret calibration data with radar systems and MATLAB; install software, perform updates, and implement engineering modifications.
• Document integration and test procedures, results, and issues; communicate with customers, end users, and FSRs.

Required qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance; the posting states U.S. citizenship is required to qualify for a clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification and proficiency in Linux or another UNIX-based operating system.
• Experience on on-site integration and test teams and hands-on radar operation, calibration-data collection, and anomaly troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of radar theory, X-band hardware/software, RF systems, and hardware schematics; experience assessing and correcting faulted equipment.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; a related bachelor's degree and 8–12 years of experience are stated in the available description.

Preferred qualifications

• MATLAB proficiency is preferred.
• At least five years troubleshooting and conducting operational checks on AN/TPY-2 systems is preferred.
• Complex-systems planning, production, and management experience; strong technical writing, oral communication, and independent work are preferred.
• A background in logistics is highly desirable.

Additional role details

• The role supports AN/TPY-2 system engineering, maintenance, and procedural implementation.
• The posting mentions Cisco network equipment configuration familiarity and cross-functional support across hardware, power, and site-specific needs.