THAAD Power Technician- (UAE)

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for 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.
• Review ALCS data for completeness, accuracy, and Failure Review Board evaluation compliance.
• Maintain radar system health and operational status.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret calibration data using radar systems and MATLAB tools.
• Install software, perform system updates, and implement engineering modifications.
• Document integration and testing procedures, results, and issues.
• Communicate with customers, end users, and Field Service Representatives.
• Provide weekly engineering status reports, assist with software installations, and perform data archival.
• Comply with Quality Assurance and ALCS reporting requirements.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; the source sentence is truncated after stating “8-12 yea”.
• Active Secret security clearance is required, with an active and transferable U.S. government clearance before start and an active clearance on day one.
• CompTIA Security+ certification is required.
• Proficiency in Linux or another UNIX-based platform, such as Solaris or HP-UX.
• Experience working in on-site integration and test teams.
• Hands-on experience operating radar systems, collecting calibration data, and troubleshooting radar anomalies.
• Knowledge of radar theory, X-band hardware/software concepts, RF systems, and hardware schematics.
• Experience maintaining, assessing, and implementing corrective actions on faulted equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred qualifications and skills

• MATLAB proficiency is preferred.
• Familiarity with configuring network equipment, such as Cisco routers and switches.
• At least five years troubleshooting and conducting operational checks of AN/TPY-2 systems is preferred.
• Strong technical writing and oral communication skills are preferred.
• Experience planning, producing, and managing complex systems is preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and support work across hardware, power, and site-specific functions is preferred.
• A logistics background is highly desirable.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive requirements is preferred.

Assignment and work location

• The role is described as an onsite position and as a U.S. expatriate assignment based in the United Arab Emirates.
• The accompanied assignment is subject to Global Mobility authorization for a safe family move into the country.

About Raytheon