Surveillance Radar Journeyman Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Offer expert knowledge in radar system integration, operations, and lifecycle maintenance.

• Assist FAA surveillance initiatives through performance evaluation, troubleshooting, and modernization strategies.

• Observe, document, and report technical information related to FAA radar system installations and updates.

• Collaborate with FAA partners, contractors, and engineering teams.

• Create and submit technical and status reports throughout the site survey, pre-installation, installation, testing, and acceptance stages.

• Inform Peraton authority of significant risks, issues, and opportunities along with their potential impacts on the schedule.

• Supervise site and vendor technicians, and manage equipment installation timelines.

• Ensure adherence to FAA regulations.

• Monitor newly updated systems following installation and acceptance testing.

• Coordinate with site technicians and vendors on calibrations, alignments, and additional testing to enhance ATC systems.

• Assist with radar upgrades that enhance detection capabilities and improve data accuracy.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a US citizen.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

• 5 years of experience with a BS/BA, 3 years with an MS/MA, 0 years with a PhD, or 9 years without a degree.

• Technical experience in maintaining moderately complex systems such as radars, radios, or networks.

• Strong self-starter qualities.

• Capability to implement conflict resolution and deconfliction processes.

• Ability to work independently in agile environments with minimal oversight or management.

• Strong critical thinking skills and adherence to processes and procedures.

• Willingness and capacity to travel 75% of the time, averaging one month on-site and 1-2 weeks remotely.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Proficiency in analyzing large volumes of relevant data and generating detailed technical reports under time constraints.

• Clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.

• Familiarity with radar operations, ATC systems, and/or Integrated Air and Missile Defense systems is preferred.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft products and business applications is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $80,000 to $128,000 annually.

• Potential eligibility for overtime compensation.

• Possible shift differential pay.

• Potential for discretionary bonuses.

• Commitment to equal opportunity employment, including for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.