Engineering Technician IV

Responsibilities

• Support RTS (Reagan Test Site) Space Surveillance Operations & Range Missile Testing in a demanding real-time environment involving new space launches, near earth and deep space satellite tracks
• Operate remote radar sensors using acquisition and tracking consoles and ensure accuracy of analytical and statistical data collected
• Operate UNIX and Linux PC computer systems and a dedicated communications Message Processing System
• Assist Systems and Software Engineers with daily radar operations and maintenance, testing, design, and development, adjusting parameters for desired track results
• Maintain the safest and highest quality operations, while operating a unique, sophisticated, high power radar suite
• Assist Systems and Software Engineers in daily calibrations, troubleshooting, repair and the critical testing and evaluation phases of significant improvement modifications to the Site radar systems
• Support research, design, development, and testing that lead to improvement in Radar tracking concepts
• Perform specific tasks and record engineering data on Radar testing results
• Follow specific instructions in conducting a variety of tests while operating radar systems and adjusting parameters for desired track results
• Provide backup to team members in the supervising of operations and training performed as required after completion of the Level IV on-the-job training in Space Surveillance Operations
• Contribute to the delivery of finished MMW/ALCOR data products and support data processing as may be required
• Follow well defined methods including use of advanced engineering algorithms and adapt standard procedures and system configuration with advice from engineers
• Support documentation of Space Surveillance Department Operational Procedures
• Ensure accuracy of analytical and statistical data
• Perform safe diagnostic system checkouts to confirm operational results of repairs to remote radar equipment
• Assist with on-the-job training for new hires during their first nine (9) months of employment
• Other related duties as assigned

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Related formal military or civilian training
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a military or civilian environment in one of the following:
  Space Operations, Radar Operations, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Radar Electronics, Optical Tracking, Telemetry Operations or Satellite Control
• Experience supporting real-time subsystem level troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to effectively follow well defined scientific methods including advanced engineering practices and algorithms
• Basic understanding of RF and Microwave transmitters and receivers
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language
• Ability to consistently communicate in a professional manner, with courtesy and respect
• Ability to successfully complete nine (9) months of RETS Space Operations on-the-job training
• Ability to support potential TDY travel for mission operations which includes the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The flexibility and willingness to work shift hours, weekends, and holidays to support a 24/7 operation, specific projects and/or mission requirements

• U.S. Government Issued Secret Security Clearance
• U.S. Passport