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Technical Director Overview: Join our dynamic team at Caliber Sales Engineering as a Radar Engineer. As a Radar Engineer specializing in TPS-43/70/72/75/78, FPS-117, TPS-77, TPS-59 and more, your ...

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Radar Engineer

Full-time

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

Job Title: Radar Engineer
Reports to: Technical Director
Overview: Join our dynamic team at Caliber Sales Engineering as a Radar Engineer. As a Radar Engineer specializing in TPS-43/70/72/75/78, FPS-117, TPS-77, TPS-59 and more, your role involves a deep understanding of these radar systems' design, operation, maintenance, and potential upgrade paths. These radars have served in various defense and civil applications and require expertise across several key areas.
Key Responsibilities
  1. System Familiarity:
  • Detailed Knowledge: Understanding the technical specifications, capabilities, and limitations of Radar and SATCOM variants including but not limited to the above
  • Operational Characteristics: Familiarity with radar principles, including antenna design, signal processing, target detection, tracking algorithms, and data interpretation.
  1. Maintenance and Support:
  • Troubleshooting: Perform Site Surveys at radar installation sites, includes site survey documentation, photos, and out-brief to Customer. Identify local suppliers as required based on survey data. Diagnosing and resolving radar system issues, including hardware, software, and interface problems.
  • Preventive Maintenance: Implementing schedules and procedures to ensure radar reliability and longevity. Familiar with corrosion effects on various metal surfaces and restoration.
  • Field Support: Providing technical assistance and guidance to field operators and maintenance teams. Versed in atmospheric effects on RF propagation. Experience with heat exchanger systems, functions and maintenance.
  1. Upgrades and Enhancements:
  • Upgrade Planning: Assessing radar performance gaps and proposing upgrade paths to enhance capabilities such as range, resolution, and signal processing.
  • Integration: Coordinating the integration of new hardware and software upgrades into existing radar systems.
  • Testing and Validation: Conducting rigorous testing and validation of upgrades to ensure they meet operational requirements and performance expectations.
  1. Regulatory Compliance:
  • Standards Adherence: Ensuring radar systems comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., FCC regulations, ITAR) and safety protocols.
  • Documentation: Maintaining accurate documentation of modifications, upgrades, and compliance records.
  1. Training and Knowledge Transfer:
  • Operator Training: Developing training programs and materials for radar operators on system operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance procedures.
  • Team Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, technicians, and project managers, to achieve project goals and deadlines.
Skills and Qualifications
  • Educational Background: Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees or certifications in radar systems are advantageous.
  • Technical Expertise: Proficiency in radar theory, antenna design, signal processing, and radar performance analysis. Ten (10) years of related technical experience.
  • Previous Military experience in related field a plus
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze radar data, identify trends, and make data-driven recommendations for system improvements.
  • Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose complex radar issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Communication Skills: Clear and concise communication abilities to convey technical information to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders. Bi-lingual a plus.
  • Project Management: Experience in managing radar upgrade projects from conception through to implementation and validation.
  • US Citizen: Ability to obtain security clearance
  • Must be able to stand, climb stairs, and be able to carry 30 lbs.
Work Schedule
  • This full-time position typically works during our standard business hours
  • There is the possibility of domestic and international travel required with this position. Candidate must have a valid passport or able to obtain one.

As a Radar Engineer specializing in the TPS-43/70/72/75/78, FPS-117, TPS-77, TPS-59 family, continual professional development is crucial to stay updated with advancements in radar technology, regulatory changes, and industry best practices. Opportunities for career advancement may include senior engineering roles, project management positions, or specialized roles in radar research and development.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Caliber Sales Engineering is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.