Radar Operator
Radar Operator
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United States of AmericaLocation:
VA301: 2 Relay Road Chesapeake 2 Relay Road Bldg 344 Chesapeake VA 23322 USAPosition Role Type:
OnsiteAt Raytheon the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.
For over 30 years Raytheon operates and maintains the Navys three Relocatable Over The Horizon Radars (ROTHR). Each radar consists of a remote transmit and receive site. All radars are operated from the Consolidated Operations Control Center in Chesapeake Virginia. Each radar is capable of covering over four million square miles across the Caribbean Eastern Pacific Central and South America with all systems manned and operated 24 hours a day. The ROTHR mission is primarily to track and report the movement of aircraft and ships carrying illicit narcotics from South America toward Central America and the United States. This is a service contract position.
What You Will Do
- Perform the operation of ROTHR RADAR system primarily PCbased platforms to monitor and track surface and air contacts.
- Perform ionosphere propagation assessment by manually modeling the ionospheres layers using PCbased resources.
- Perform frequency selection by interpreting the ionospheric model and assigning the proper RADAR parameters necessary for adequate detection and tracking capability of the designated target type (i.e. surface or air).
- Monitor and modify RADAR resources as necessary to meet tasking parameters. Monitor and assist ROTHR tracking software in validating and reporting aircraft and surface contacts within the RADAR coverage area. Interpret RADAR returns to identify takeoffs and landings of aircraft.
- Monitor and copy external communications information relayed over HF radio links. Interact with global command and communications station (GCCS) terminal for pertinent track data.
- Receive technical guidance and tasking from supervisor or higherlevel operator.
Qualifications You Must Have
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Three years RADAR Operations / technical school.
- Four years of applicable experience.
- Experience with Windows 10.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and to obtain any required Export Authorization.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Four years minimum radar experience.
- Previous experience monitoring GCCS display system or similar tracking displays and HF radio transmissions.
- Previous air defense air controller or OS experience.
What We Offer
Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.
No relocation is provided for this position.
Learn More and Apply Now!
RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation.
Please consider the following role type as you apply for this role: Onsite.
This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) an agency of the Department of Defense handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: position is located in Chesapeake Virginia at Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads Northwest Annex. Effective applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to the military installation.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance shortterm disability longterm disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collectivebargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual shortterm and/or longterm incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collectivebargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.This role is a role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
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