ADP Engineering Technician IV

Location: US-VA-CHESAPEAKE-002-CUST ~ 2 Relay Rd ~ BLDG 344 (External Site)

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. For over 30 years, Raytheon operates and maintains the Navy’s three Relocatable Over The Horizon Radars (ROTHR). Each radar consists of a remote transmit and receive site. All radars are operated from the Consolidated Operations Control Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Each radar is capable of covering over four million square miles across the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Central, and South America with all systems manned and operated 24 hours a day. The ROTHR mission is primarily to track and report the movement of aircraft and ships carrying illicit narcotics from South America toward Central America and the United States.

Execute technical direction from the Receive Supervisor and Site Manager. Perform corrective, preventive, and intermediate-level maintenance on servers, computers, peripheral devices, radar-related electronics, and communication systems. Support ROTHR/MARCAP system upgrades, enhancements, and testing activities. Act as liaison between ROTHR Operations and Engineering; provide technical interpretation, troubleshooting support, and system-level coordination.  Conduct initial and refresher training for O&M personnel on system upgrades, enhancements, troubleshooting procedures, and preventive maintenance requirements. Configure equipment and system test setups to support development, evaluation, and validation of system changes.  Assist the Site Supervisor in tracking equipment calibration to prevent delays in maintenance and repair operations. Maintain proficiency of junior personnel through continuous training in system operations, testing, diagnostics, repair procedures, and use of new/existing test equipment. Develop and interpret block diagrams, flow diagrams, schematics, parts lists, specifications, and technical documentation. Monitor and evaluate daily system performance; provide analysis, corrective action documentation, and recommendations for improvement or escalation. Plan, perform, or supervise system/subsystem testing and validation; correct deficiencies independently or through junior personnel tasking. Ensure accuracy and completeness of maintenance work orders. Coordinate with Operations Control Center (OCC) watch supervisors and engineering personnel during scheduled maintenance, upgrades, and unscheduled outages. Support engineering personnel with testing, data collection, and enhancement activities.  Monitor operational schedules to ensure maintenance and development activities minimize downtime.  Cross-train with MARCAP Engineering Technician IV to ensure seamless technical leadership coverage.  Provide ADP/RSM support for new OTH radar initiatives. Successful candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required. Ability to travel occasionally.

You Must Have Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline with a minimum of 6 years of relevant