Radar Technician
When you join the Cambridge team, you are part of a skilled and talented global community that is united by a set of core values : commitment, integrity, and perseverance.
Join our team and help us confront today’s most threatening and complex obstacles! Cambridge International Systems, Inc.
has a full-time Electronic Systems Maintainer opportunity available based in Pirmasens, Germany. Relocation assistance is provided.
Qualified candidates for this job must possess a current DoD Secret security clearance and be eligible for NATO Secret Indoctrination.
Proof of US citizenship is contractually required due to the nature of the job. Employees may be eligible for relocation reimbursement.
ROLE RESPONSIBILTIES Applies electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery to support a combination of fixed and mobile threat emulators including : AN / MST-T1A, Multiple Threat Emitter System (MUTES), Miniature Multiple Threat Emitter System (Mini-MUTES), mobile Tactical Radar Threat Generator (TRTG) system, and a collection of man portable Infrared (IR) simulators.
Shall be fully qualified in accordance with each mission system equipment management requirement, applicable Technical Orders, and / or Commercial Manuals to : Perform maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of radar systems.
Perform systems maintenance and operations of range systems and facilities. Perform necessary diagnostics and repair of radar equipment.
Replace components and wiring circuits and repair electronic equipment. Maintain maintenance schedules, spare parts, and equipment inventory.
Support day-to-day operations to meet radar mission requirements. Perform occasional shift work to support operational taskings.
Perform other related duties as assigned. Required QUALIFICATIONS Must possess an active DoD Secret security clearance. Able to read, maintain, and update schematics and technical orders / manuals.
Excellent working understanding of engineering practices including but not limited to : Soldering Circuit board repairs Understanding of RF and transmitters and receivers System and component level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and other RF test equipment Able to use Microsoft Office Suite to document maintenance and repair actions.
Experience performing system and component level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and other RF test equipment.
Experience with ground radar, threat emitters, antenna positioning systems, and / or high power transmitters. High School Diploma / GED;
Knowledge and experience in some or all of the following : Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) tracking and training simulators.
Radio Frequency (RF) theory and applications, transmitters, receivers, digital systems; Two year technical school, or equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to live and work in Germany on a long-term assignment. The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
- DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Three (3) years of hands-on work experience repairing, overhauling, modifying ground radar and electronics systems;
- isolating malfunctions by prescribed systems checking procedures, visual inspections, voltage checks and other tests using electronic test equipment;
- accomplishing organizational and intermediate level equipment modifications according to time compliance technical orders;
performing ground electronic system maintenance and corrosion control; ensuring maintenance data collection forms, inspections and maintenance records are accurately completed.
Experience with the following systems is a plus : AN / MST-T1A Multi-Threat Emitter (MUTES); Mini-MUTES, Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) Associate Degree or equivalent formal electronics training from : technical school, or military school in radar systems or electronics systems, and / or equivalent military training.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Active Passport. Ability to travel up to 30% OCONUS. In all occasions, overnight travel may be required.
PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS Cambridge International Systems complies with Temporary Duty Station (TDY) / Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) vaccination requirements.
If this position requires OCONUS travel (listed above), Vaccine Recommendations by AOR Health.mil lists applicable current vaccination requirements by location.
Must be able to work in an office environment, sitting at a desk, looking at a computer for most of the workday. Work is physically comfortable;
the employee has discretion about sitting, walking, standing, etc. May be required to travel short distances to offices / conference rooms and buildings on site.
BENEFITS AND PERKS Cambridge International Systems is committed to investing in our employees and their future by providing them with competitive compensation, career development opportunities, comfortable working conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package, some of which are listed below : Medical, dental, vision, Life / AD&D / STD / LTD insurance 401(k) matching and immediate vesting Paid time off and holidays Generous tuition & training assistance program Relocation assistance Sign-on bonuses Referral bonuses Performance-based bonuses Community involvement & outreach Wellness program Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tickets at Work Refer to a friend If you know someone who may be interested, please share this posting.
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