Peraton · 3 days ago
Senior Surveillance Radar Technician
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$104K/yr - $166K/yr
6+ years expPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are seeking a Senior Surveillance Radar Technician to play a hands-on role in keeping U.S. air travel safe by supporting radar systems critical to national aviation.
Information TechnologyRobotics
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform mid-level technical execution for radar installation, integration, verification, and troubleshooting
Support installation, testing, and cutover activities for new radar systems
Work under senior technical guidance while contributing to mission-critical aviation solutions
Leads and executes post-site survey activities, installation readiness, acceptance testing, and legacy radar decommissioning and disposition across NAS facilities
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must have the ability to obtain / maintain a Public Trust clearance
Bachelor's degree and 8 years' experience or Masters degree and 6 years' experience or Associate's degree and 10 years years' experience or HS diploma/equivalent and 12 years' experience
Hands-on experience in radar systems, RF troubleshooting, FAA or military radar, or field installation support
Solid understanding of RF principles, wireless communication protocols, and radar system design
Experience with system integration, testing, and performance optimization
Proven, hands-on expertise with short-to-medium range radar systems, including design, integration, testing, or operational support
Experience with custom application development for radar or wireless systems
Preferred
Familiarity with FAA systems, air traffic control environments, or federal modernization programs
Familiarity with NextGen surveillance modernization initiatives
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
Certifications such as FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), CCNA Wireless, or equivalent
Knowledge of signal processing techniques, radar simulation tools, or advanced networking technologies
Background in critical infrastructure sustainment or aviation safety standards
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Health savings account
Short/long term disability
EAP
Parental leave
401(k)
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
Company paid holidays
Company
Peraton
Peraton Fearlessly solving the toughest national security challenges.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas Terjesen
Chief Information Officer
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