Amentum is seeking a Radar Maintenance Technician – Ascension Island to support the Space Force Range contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain and repair precision, large scale radar instrumentation system
- Perform technical duties in operating, troubleshooting to component level, testing, repairing, calibrating, adjusting, fabricating, installing and inspecting instrumentation, communication, and test equipment
- Analyze radar tracking equipment and system problems to resolution
- Perform mission support, using standard operating procedures
- Identify areas of process improvement and recommend efficiencies
- Develop procedures, schedules, training material, and reports as required in the performance of mission support and system maintenance (routine and non-routine), utilizing standard operating procedures
- Support modifications, sustainment, depot-level actions, and system checks
- Maintain objective quality evidence including configuration documentation and other records as required, handle and process associated test equipment, and logistics requirements
- Prepare and deliver reports per schedules
- Assist in modification, sustainment, depot-level actions and systems checks/calibrations
- Perform tracking operations; collect and maintain associated data within customer and procedural requirements
- Troubleshoot to component level, test, repair, calibrate, adjust, install and inspect instrumentation
- Train less experienced personnel on all areas of site operations and documentation
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Two or more years of Radar operations and maintenance experience or equivalent large scale instrumentation experience
- Experience working with Radar tracking systems and computer-controlled tracking techniques
- Experience working with microwave and RF technology, Radar fundamentals of engineering standards, antenna systems, transmitter systems, computer systems, and advanced RF tracking methods
- Experience working with standard electronics test equipment such as Oscilloscopes, Frequency Counters, Pulse Generators, and analog/digital meters
- Experience working with high-powered transmitters, radio-frequency/infrared (RF/IF) receivers, microwave subsystems and control systems
- Experience working with large scale antenna servo tracking mount technology
- Experience working with property control, logistics and quality standards, preferred
- Advanced communication skills (e.g., oral, written, reports)
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced time management, administrative and organizational skills
- Advanced ability to read and understand schematics, elevation, and assembly drawings
- Ability to work well independently and as an active team member. This requires having a positive can-do attitude, being flexible, reliable, responsible, and able to work under pressure in a very dynamic environment
- Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to move, transport, install and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to ascend/descend and traverse work areas at heights of 20 feet or more
- Ability to drive manual transmission
- The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
- Valid U.S. passport or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
Compensation Details:
$71,000
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
02/03/2026 - Until Filled
Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
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