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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.

This is a service contract position Raytheon has with the US Govt. This contract has set non- negotiable rates and this position will pay $39.73/hour. This position is located in Freer, TX.

What You Will Do

• Oversees technical performance of ROTHR Receiver Site and provides written/verbal technical reports, as required.  Leads the watch team and exercises independent judgment in oversight of systems level operation and monitoring of ROTHR receiver site equipment.
• Performs systems and network troubleshooting, using complex (and possibly undocumented) test equipment on ROTHR receiver site and communications equipment, consisting of Phased Array Antennae, RF Hardware, Digital Hardware, Microprocessors, Minicomputers, Server Farms, and peripheral equipment.  Performs all levels of maintenance beyond capabilities of ROTHR Receive Site Technicians and performs self-inspection of the site on a daily basis.
• Coordinates sub-system status and troubleshooting information with the ROTHR Operations Control Center.  Executes tasking from supervisor who may also review work for general compliance with accepted practices.  Provides technical training and guidance to lower-level technicians.  Coordinates and assists with troubleshooting intra- and inter- site communications and telecommunications circuits.
• Work typically requires the watch lead technician to apply advanced technical knowledge to solve unusually complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents.  Examples of such problems include determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions using system integration knowledge, and incorporating Investigation Request (IR) engineering changes.  Candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required.
• Reports directly to the site supervisor and/or site lead when operating on nights, weekends, holidays, or any time a supervisor is not on site.  This is a Service Contract position with a set (non-negotiable) hourly rate that also pays a supplemental hourly amount for Health & Welfare.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Graduation in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology from technical institute above high school with a minimum curriculum length of two years or Military Technical School with minimum curriculum length of six months.
• Five years of related experience.  Ability to use test equipment, and systematic procedures for troubleshooting overhaul, fault isolation, and repair of major electronic systems comprised of receiver and transmitter functions.
• Must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to operate company vehicles.
• The selected candidate may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government issued DoD Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance and to obtain any required Export Authorization.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Five years of specific OTH technology.
• At least one year of technician experience in assembly, overhaul, repair, modification, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of communications, radar or digital electronics systems of the ROTHR radar system.
• Previous or current security clearance.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• No relocation is provided for this position.
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

• Please consider the following role type as you apply for this role: Onsite.
• If this position requires a security clearance, DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
• This position is located in Freer, Texas.  Work schedule will alternate in shifts between 6 am – 6pm and 6pm – 6 am.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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