LPWS Trainer

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Raytheon Field Engineering is currently seeking a Phalanx Technical Trainer. In this dual‑role position, you will serve as both a technical trainer and a field engineering support specialist for the Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS). You will develop and deliver technical training for Field Engineers, while also providing hands‑on maintenance and system support for the U.S. Army customer. As the technical subject matter expert, you will be expected to address all operational and maintenance‑related inquiries regarding the system.

This onsite role will be located at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma.

• Train, evaluate, and certify Field Engineers prior to deployment, partnering closely with their management teams.
• Develop training programs, schedules, and timelines to deliver technical instruction to newly hired personnel.
• Provide expert guidance and perform testing, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair activities on the Land Based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS).
• Analyze current operational and deployed scenarios to design and adapt training that reflects real‑world system usage.
• Assess Field Engineer performance, identify gaps in knowledge or skills, and create targeted lesson plans to address those gaps.
• Collaborate with engineers and technical specialists to refine lesson plans, validate documentation, and ensure accurate, up‑to‑date technical content.
• Support program operations at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, or other CONUS locations when training is not actively being conducted.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Direct, hands‑on experience delivering technical training.
• Experience working with the Close‑In Weapon System (CIWS) and/or the Land‑Based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS).
• Hands‑on electronics experience, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with tools and test equipment that are commonly used in electronic systems maintenance and testing.

• Graduation from a U.S. military sensor or radar technical school.
• Strong understanding of sensor and radar system operations and maintenance.
• Knowledge of military protocol and operational standards.
• Prior military experience is highly desirable.
• Previous deployment experience in a combat environment.
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter with the ability to prioritize, manage workload effectively, and work independently.

• Not relocation eligible.
• Eligible for employee referral.
• This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), 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: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..htm
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