Radar Operator
| Company | RTX |
|---|---|
| Location | Chesapeake, VA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
Requirements
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Perform the operation of ROTHR RADAR system, primarily PC-based platforms to monitor and track surface and air contacts.
- Perform ionosphere propagation assessment by manually modeling the ionosphere’s layers using PC-based 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 take-offs 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 higher-level operator.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.