SPY/FCS Radar Technician

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking experienced SPY/FCS Technicians to be part of our experienced radar team. This position will be located in Wallops Island, VA at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC). The SCSC provides live and simulated integrated warfare capabilities in a net-centric, maritime environment to develop, test, evaluate and conduct fleet operations and training for the warfighter. The AEGIS Complex provides support to AEGIS and AEGIS Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Lifetime Support Engineering, Training, In-Service Engineering, Interoperability Testing, Engineering Initiatives, and Technical Research & Development required to maintain and upgrade the AEGIS and AEGIS BMD equipped fleet in war ready condition and fully capable of executing its mission.

The selected candidate will ensure the AN/SPY-1 Radar systems (SCSC supports: SPY1-A, SPY-1B, 1D, 1D(V), Multi-Mission System Processor (MMSP) and BMD Signal Processor (BSP) variants) are properly configured, operational and available to support test events. The candidate will also work closely with systems engineers to activate new advanced radar systems; Troubleshoot and repair complex radar and AEGIS combat system casualties; Support fleet readiness events, and large multi-system multi-platform Operational test events.

This position is controlled by the Service Contract Act (SCA) and is classified as non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Minimum education and years of experience required: High School/GED and 3 or more years of demonstrated experience assessing, troubleshooting, and performing corrective maintenance and preventive maintenance on systems and equipment. Shall be certified as a Maintenance Person in accordance with PQS 301, reference NAVEDTRA 43241-K, if not certified at time of hire, will be required to become certified within your first 3 months of employment.

Successful candidate must be willing and able to perform in a variety of 40 hour work-week configurations, including:

1. Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 1st Shift

2. Monday-Friday (5 x 8): 2nd Shift

3. Variable 4 x 10 shifts that may include weekends (4 days on/3 days off) and may be 1st or 2nd shift

4. Sliding (5 x 8) work weeks (Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday) and may be 1st or 2nd shift

PLEASE NOTE - These work week configurations may be scheduled on a rotational basis

Security clearance requirements: Must be eligible to obtain and then maintain a DoD security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). Selected candidate will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed an interim clearance is granted.

Additional skills/experience required:

Knowledge of network test equipment used to evaluate and correct operational failures (mulit-meters, O-Scopes, Spectrum and Network Analyzers)

Ability to perform Planned Maintenance System (PMS) procedures on ANY/SPY-1 radar systems

Ability to conduct fault detection/fault isolation procedures on a AN/SPY-1 radar transmitter and/or signal processor

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Highly desired, but not required:

Active DoD clearance

The successful candidate should have Navy Technical “C” school training or civilian/commercial equivalent in any one of the three SPY radar variants currently deployed in the fleet

UNIX-based open architecture experience; ability to understand UNIX-based program commands and local area network (LAN) theory

Experience with AEGIS BL9 AN/SPY-1 Multi Mission Signal Processor

Experience with Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Signal Processor

Knowledge of, or experience in, troubleshooting and maintaining functional equipment areas of the AEGIS Weapon System to include UYQ-70 Display equipment, ORTS or COTS-based processing systems used onboard AEGIS Ships or other military UNIX based display equipment

Demonstrated operational and hardware experience on any of the following AEGIS radar systems signal processors: SPY-1A, SPY-1B, 1D, 1D(V), Multi Mission Signal Processor (MMSP) and/or BMD Signal Processor (BSP) equipment

Demonstrated operational and troubleshooting experience with the MK-99 Fire Control System (FCS), ORTS and MK-84 400HZ converters

Experience interfacing and working closely with US Navy personnel, civilian government personnel and technical representatives from government contractors

Pay Information

This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.