Entry Level Radar Engineer Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Primary Function

The Junior Radar Technician supports the operation, installation, sustainment, and maintenance of fixed and mobile radar systems in support of Wallops Range missions and worldwide instrumentation sites. This position works under the direction of senior radar engineers and technicians to ensure radar systems are available, functional, and mission-ready in accordance with task orders, work orders, and mission schedules.

Essential Duties

• Assist in the operation of radar instrumentation in support of Wallops Range missions, tests, and special events.

• Support installation, checkout, qualification, and sustainment of radar systems and associated subsystems under supervision.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance on radar systems and components.

• Assist with installation and qualification of commercially available replacement parts for radar systems.

• Support simultaneous radar operations for multiple missions as scheduled in task orders and work orders.

• Assist senior personnel with radar configuration, system setup, and tear-down for fixed and mobile radar assets.

• Maintain operational readiness of radar systems in accordance with established procedures, safety standards, and technical documentation.

• Support data collection and assist with preparation of mission reports and quick-look data products as directed.

• Document maintenance actions, system status, and operational activities in approved logs and reporting systems.

• Comply with all NASA, Wallops Range, and contractor safety, security, and operational requirements.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic understanding of radar systems, RF principles, or electronic systems.

• Ability to follow technical procedures, schematics, and operational checklists.

• Familiarity with electronic test equipment (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes) is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document work performed.

• Ability to work in a team environment and follow direction from senior technical staff.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field or equivalent military or technical training.

• Entry-level experience with radar, RF systems, electronics maintenance, or range instrumentation is preferred but not required.

• Ability to obtain and maintain required site access credentials and certifications.

• Ability to obtain security clearance if required by task order.

Working Environment

Work is performed in a combination of indoor and outdoor environments, including radar sites, instrumentation facilities, and mobile platforms. Duties may require shift work, extended hours, travel, and support of worldwide Wallops Range instrumentation sites. The position involves working around high-power RF equipment and requires strict adherence to safety and RF exposure standards.

The Company's policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, citizenship or other protected status. When applicable, the Company's policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

It is the Company's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, please refer to YHL-21-POL Reasonable Accommodation Policy.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.