Engineering Technician IV - Radar Systems

Job Description

Job Description

Saalex is seeking an Engineering Technician IV-Radar Systems in Point Mugu, CA. Saalex is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services.

Position Type : Full-Time

Salary : $32.85 hourly

Work Location : Onsite. Frequent travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

Essential Functions :

This position requires a solid understanding of radar tracking, surveillance, and Doppler radar operations. The incumbent is responsible for understanding and utilizing radar system modes along with advanced signal- and data-processing techniques to support accurate target detection, tracking, and system performance. Duties include conducting analytical assessments, applying radar processing methods, and performing testing and verification using both simulated and live radar data to ensure reliable and effective operational capability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Provides support operating and maintaining instrumented radars during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic / mechanical equipment and systems.
• Is able to work from heights occasionally.
• Dismantling mounting and replacing of equipment for troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Able to be cleared to handle COMSEC.
• Able to communicate between test centers over local radio and in technical meetings and range briefs.
• Basic understanding of power and hand tools.
• Installs, monitors, and services equipment and systems at the company and client sites.
• Performs test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks; performs validations / verifications of various electronic systems.
• Reviews Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts.
• Assists in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions.
• Develops technical / engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical drawing updates, operating procedures, maintainability improvements, and test reports.
• Supports systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise.
• Assists in training others in the operation and performance of systems.
• Plans and coordinates work of other engineering technicians and related positions.
• Establishes and maintains filing systems, databases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory.
• Assists work unit personnel as the on-site customer interface for equipment / system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.
• Provides technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements.
• Supports engineers in the development of technical proposal and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence.
• Other duties as assigned or required

Working conditions :

Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards.   There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech / hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness.  Frequent travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

Requirements

Education / Experience :

Required :

Desired :

Security Clearance :

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret clearance. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Incumbent must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver’s license.

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Benefits