What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASR-9/ASR-8 Radar Technician position at A3 Technology, Inc.?
A3 Technology, Inc. is seeking an ASR-9/ASR-8 Radar Technician to join our Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR-9) team that supports the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
The ASR-9 is a radar system used by the FAA to monitor air traffic and weather conditions in the United States. The ASR-9 is a primary surveillance radar that provides air traffic controllers with information on aircraft position and weather.
This is a full-time on-site position (no remote or hybrid work) and will require heavy travel.
Essential Job Duties:
- Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of radar systems and associated components.
- Conduct system upgrades, modifications, and calibration activities to improve performance and meet operational requirements.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including maintenance procedures and system configurations.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for electrical systems.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and determine operational issues and recommend solutions.
- Conduct or participate in formal and informal reviews at predetermined points throughout the development life cycle.
- Full-time position with a standard work schedule.
- Travel throughout the country to different ASR-9 Radar sites to support local technicians in maintaining and modifying equipment. In this position, travel is not a priority, however availability with short notice to do so, is required. 75% of work will be on travel.
- Cubicle environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required:
- Must have proven ASR-9 OR ASR-8 experience.
- Troubleshoot, analyze, and determine operational issues and recommend solutions.
- Design, develop, and test modern solutions to incorporate into existing systems and equipment.
- Generate installation and test procedures for system modification and verification.
- Perform all aspects of system verification, including all phases of the testing process.
- Develop and execute test plan and procedures in an operational environment.
- Direct and coordinate with outside vendors to manufacture prototypes and production units including development of Manufacturing Specifications.
- Research new technologies that would be integrated in the ASR-9.
- Provide 2nd Level Engineering support to ASR-9 modifications installed in the field to include onsite or over the phone.
- Provide 2nd Level maintenance and engineering for data management as well as for operational subsystems of the ASR-9.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to work environments.
- Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Preferred:
- Understanding of ASR-9/ASR-8 radar principles, signal processing, and RF electronics.
- Proficiency in ASR-9/ASR-8 radar system testing and troubleshooting techniques.
- Experience with radar system simulation tools and software (e.g., AutoCAD, 3D Printer, Altium).
- Familiarity with radar system components, including transmitters, receivers, antennas, and signal processors.
- Knowledge of radar system integration, installation, and field-testing procedures.
Education:
- High school diploma/GED and 9 years of related experience including at least five (5) years of NAS experience OR
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 9 years related experience.
Additionally, US Citizenship or documented proof of eligibility to work in the US is a must. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, candidates will undergo a Government investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for Government clearance. Verification of past employment, education and references is also required. It is imperative that candidates be either a US citizen or a current green card holder with the last 3 consecutive years as a resident of the US.
The salary range for positions is $50,000 to $175,000. This range is provided as a general guideline and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of compensation. Actual salary offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s education, experience, location, knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition, compensation may be influenced by applicable Federal Government contract labor categories and established contract wage rates.
At A3 Technology, Inc., we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. We're committed to considering all qualified candidates for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, national origin, genetic information or any other protected status.