THAAD Power Technician- (UAE)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Support hardware and software configuration management; investigate radar issues, write SARs, and maintain the Linux-based SDPE.
• Diagnose radar issues and lead resolution under the CLS Site Manager’s direction; maintain radar system health and operational status.
• Review ALCS data for completeness, accuracy, and Failure Review Board evaluation compliance.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret calibration data using radar systems and MATLAB tools.
• Perform software installations, system updates, and engineering modifications.
• Document integration and testing procedures, results, and issues; communicate with customers, end users, and Field Service Representatives.
• Provide weekly engineering status reports and meet QA and ALCS reporting requirements.

Required qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required before starting and on day one; U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility.
• CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• Proficiency in Linux or another UNIX-based operating system, such as Solaris or HP-UX.
• Experience working in on-site integration and test teams, and hands-on radar operation for calibration data collection and anomaly troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of radar theory, X-band hardware/software concepts, RF systems, and hardware schematics.
• Experience maintaining and assessing faulted equipment and implementing corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with configuring network equipment such as Cisco routers and switches.
• The education section begins with a related bachelor’s degree and 8–12 years of experience, but the provided text is truncated.

Preferred qualifications

• MATLAB proficiency for data analysis is preferred.
• At least five years troubleshooting and conducting operational checks of AN/TPY-2 systems is preferred.
• The posting also prefers problem-solving across hardware, power, and site-specific needs; technical writing and oral communication; independent work; and complex-systems planning, production, or management experience.
• A logistics background is highly desirable.

Assignment and workplace

• The position is described as onsite and as an accompanied UAE assignment.
• The posting’s location fields conflict: it states a UAE assignment but also lists a U.S. country and an El Paso, Texas work location.
• Family travel into the host nation may be delayed pending approval for a safe move into the country.