G/ATOR Radar SME - Astrion

Overview

G/ATOR Radar Subject Matter Expert ( SME)

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a G/ATOR Radar Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting a Ground /Air Task Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) program for the Navy Division.

The program provides engineering and technical services necessary to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Port Hueneme Division’s (PHD) mission, including In-Service Engineering, Acquisition Engineering, Software Support (ISE/AE/SSA), Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Installation Services/Support/Coordination, Programmatic/ Project Management Support, and Staging Facility Support Services.

For this specific position, the candidate will provide direct technical support to the Government In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Crew Trainer for the AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR system.  In this role the candidate will provide expert technical services for the operation, training, maintenance and repair of deployed systems.  The candidate will be responsible for providing new equipment training upon delivery of TPS-80 radars to new crews and for refresher training for existing crews.  In addition, the candidate will: provide expert advice for development of training curriculum; provide assistance to fleet Marines in the initial setup and operation of newly deployed systems; provide documentation of the results of maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution actions; provide remote support and/or on-site troubleshooting and repair in response to requests for technical assistance. 

JOB DETAILS

LOCATION: Camp Lejeune / Jacksonville, NC Area.   

JOB STATUS: Full Time

TRAVEL: Estimated Up to 50-75%

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Associates Degree in Technical field, Technical Certification or USMC Radar MOS
• 6 years minimum, 7-12 years preferred of practical experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting USMC G/ATOR radar systems
• Active Secret Clearance U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants
• Certifications: N/A
• Practical experience with delivery of maintenance and operator training for new radar equipment
• Experience with development of maintenance and operator training curriculum
• Practical experience with Air Defense/Surveillance Radar (AD/SR), Air Traffic Control (ATC) Radar or Ground Weapons Locating Radar (GWLR) operations
• Practical experience with USMC maintenance processes and procedures, to include echelons/levels of maintenance (i.e. 1st through 4th echelon, or field level)
• Experience with Aviation Command and Control Systems, Air Defense Radar Systems maintenance and associated Identification Friend & Foe (IFF) equipment, or experience in the operation, maintenance, and integration with external systems of Marine Corps Counter Fire Radar Systems
• Experience with deployment and setup of ground-based mobile radar systems

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Aviation Radar Crew Chief and Maintenance Chief
• Designated Senior and or Master Instructor per MCCES, Marine Air Ground Combat Center Directives.
• Completed and obtained the secondary MOS of 5977 Weapons and Tactics Instructor
• Completed and obtained the secondary MOS of 8060 Acquisition Specialist
• Field Artillery Radar Team Leader, Artillery Electronics Maintenance Marine or Artillery Target Acquisition Officer
• Designated Artillery Fire Finder Radar Operator Course Senior Instructor
• Knowledgeable on fire support coordination and target processing center operations
• Familiarity with USMC logistics support and repair parts requisition processes
• Experience with electrical safety procedures, hazardous material handling and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills
• Personal computer skills (competent with MS Office applications)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct technical support to the Government In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Crew Trainer for the AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR system
• Provide expert technical services for the operation, training, maintenance and repair of deployed systems 
• Provide new equipment training upon delivery of TPS-80 radars to new crews and for refresher training for existing crews
• Provide expert advice for development of training curriculum
• Provide assistance to fleet Marines in the initial setup and operation of newly deployed systems
• Provide documentation of the results of maintenance, troubleshooting and problem resolution actions
• Provide remote support and/or on-site troubleshooting and repair in response to requests for technical assistance
• Provide assistance in training and courseware/product development
• Assist in the development of training curriculum or curriculum updates
• Provide subject matter expertise on system operations, signal flow, electronics theory, troubleshooting, and fault isolation
• Support engineering efforts related to the development, testing and analysis of G/ATOR upgrades, replacement or modifications
• Ensure system curriculum, design and/or procedural changes have been incorporated
• Participate in testing and evaluation of G/ATOR system improvements and new software baselines, documenting test results and recommendations

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What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Paid time off (PTO) along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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