What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transmitter Subject Matter Expert (SME) i AN/SPY-1 Radar System position at Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc?
Kratos is seeking a highly skilled Transmitter Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the sustainment, overhaul, and modernization of the AN/SPY-1 radar system, specifically focused on the transmitter subsystem. The SME will provide technical expertise throughout the lifecycle of the system, including assessment of government-furnished equipment (GFE), design analysis, depot-level troubleshooting, and development of repair and test procedures. This role supports a multi-phase effort under an OTA framework to establish organic sustainment capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical lead for the AN/SPY-1 transmitter subsystem across all radar variants (D, D(V), D(MOD)).
- Perform hardware assessments, root cause analysis, and fault isolation for high-power RF transmitters and subassemblies.
- Support prototype development, repair process definition, and technical baseline creation.
- Collaborate with systems engineering and depot teams to develop test strategies, calibration processes, and alignment procedures for transmitter cabinets and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
- Identify and validate test equipment requirements, including common and peculiar support equipment, for depot stand-up.
- Interface with Navy ISEA, OEMs, and industry partners to validate design data, resolve obsolescence issues, and maintain configuration alignment.
- Support harvest planning and execution activities to ensure a viable pipeline of transmitter hardware for restoration and test.
- Provide technical input to training materials, technical documentation, and Integrated Technical Data Packages (ITDPs).
- Ensure all work is performed in compliance with Navy METCAL processes, MIL-STD-2037, and other applicable standards.
Keyword: AN/SPY-1, AEGIS, MBSE
Required Experience:
Required Qualifications:
- Bacheloris degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience working with AN/SPY-1 radar systems or other compex radar system, including deep technical knowledge of the transmitter subsystem.
- Hands-on experience with high-power microwave and RF electronics, TWTs, and transmitter cooling and control subsystems.
- Familiarity with shipboard and depot-level maintenance practices for radar systems.
- Experience with schematics, wiring diagrams, and RF troubleshooting tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.).
- Ability to write and review test procedures, repair guides, and technical documentation for government acceptance.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary IPTs.
- Active Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience supporting AEGIS fleet modernization, ordnance alterations (ORDALTs), and sustainment programs.
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) or digital engineering environments.
- Understanding of Open Systems Architecture (OSA) principles and component-level modernization.
- Experience working within a DoD or Navy acquisition environment, especially under OTA constructs.
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
Travel: ~10i20%, including site visits to shipyards, government labs, and industry partner facilities.
(No phone calls please)
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From: Kratos Defense
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