Engineering Technician (Surface Search Radar)
Job Description
Engineering Technician (Surface Search Radar)Position Summary:
As an Engineering Technician, you will support the U.S. Navy in the troubleshooting, repair and testing of various US navy shipboard radars under the cognizance of Southwest Regional Maintenance Center (SWRMC) by receiving daily work assignments from the SWRMC Branch Head. You will be interfacing with U.S. Navy civilian engineers, program managers and logisticians as well as equipment manufacturers. Additional duties may be assigned, including but not limited to logistics, material, and safety responsibilities as it relates to position.
Contract Specifications
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Provide appropriate assistance to the shipboard crews in the operation, inspection, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and maintenance of surface search radars
- Function as a test technician, provide installation and testing support, development of simulation equipment, and system setups/tests
- Preform corrective and preventive maintenance and troubleshoot using blueprints, drawings, and diagrams to resolve equipment performance issues on various radar system on various ship class platforms
- Perform software and hardware testing while developing test procedures
- Strong focus on distance support/troubleshooting as well as on-site support for the various class ships
- Install and debug radar systems aboard US Navy ships
- Interface with OEMs and Vendors to prepare equipment for installation, testing and troubleshooting
- High School Diploma or Trade/Industrial School Diploma (or GED Equivalent) and/or related ten (10) years military experience
- Eight (8) years of professional experience as an Engineering Technician
- Must have the knowledge and skill set to operate, trouble shoot, repair and assess shipboard surface radars and radar distribution systems to include:
- AN/SPS-77 (Sea Giraffe radar)
- AN/SPS-67 radar
- AN/SPS-73 radar
- Bridge Master E radar
- AN/SPQ-12 radar displays and distribution system (RADDS)
- AN/SPQ-14 Advanced Sensor Distribution System (ASDS)
- AN/SPQ-15 Data Distribution System (DDS)
Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Secondary knowledge of other radars would be beneficial, but secondary to the primary position skill set:
- AN/SPS-49 radar
- AN/SPS-48 radar
- AN/SPQ-9B
- ATC radar
- AN/SPN- 35 radar
- AN/SPN-41 radar
- AN/SPN-43 radar
- Associated radar switchboard variants (SB-4229), radar display consoles (AN/SPA-25G/H), video and trigger amplifiers, data converters
Physical Demands & Expectations
- Must have or be able to attain an adult CPR/First Aid certification.
- The position may require up to 10% travel.
- Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, working aloft and standing; frequent periods of prolonged sitting may be required.
- Expected to climb, work aloft on the mast, and be able to exchange associated antennae when necessary
- Ability to travel 10% of the time.
- Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance.
- Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.
LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for 17 years running! Learn more below and at .
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.
Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.
Benefits
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
- Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
- Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
- Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
- Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
- Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
- Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
- Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state law . In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A.
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A.
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