Air Surveillance Radar Technician
ARES Corporation · arescorporation.com
Wallops IslandSenior5+ yrs
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The job in short
Maintaining air surveillance radar.
Insurance
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-20
- Location as listed
- Wallops Island, VA, US
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
This job posting is for an entry-level position in the ROC Surveillance Radar section. It is open to all Bargaining Unit employees deemed qualified, as determined by the Company, to perform the duties of "ASR-8 Radar Junior Technician." Please note that this position features a fixed salary governed by the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA Union Position).
Position Requirements:
• Combined education and work experience for a total of 5 years (E.g., completion of a two-year technical degree alongside military service or relevant work experience).
• Hands-on experience in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of legacy FAA-certified RADAR systems.
• Possession of an FAA ASR-8 certification is highly desirable and a significant advantage.
• Comprehensive understanding of RADAR hardware and Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems.
• Proficiency in utilizing a range of test equipment for RADAR system troubleshooting, including oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and multimeters.
• Proven ability in electronic circuit board troubleshooting, precision soldering, and component-level repair.
• Ability to interpret and apply electrical diagrams, including functional block diagrams and schematics.
• Adept at performing physical preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure continuous system operational readiness.
• Candidate must hold a NASA tower climbing certificate (or be able to obtain one) and be physically capable of performing antenna maintenance, including climbing stairs on an 80-foot RADAR tower.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Flexible availability to provide system maintenance support, including on-call or irregular hours as required.
• Familiarity with PC operations and the mathematical skills necessary to perform basic algebra.
• Candidate must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
• Cable crimp and harness training is a plus.
ARES Benefits:
ARES offers a competitive compensation and benefit package. Full time employees may participate in:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
ARES is an equal opportunity employer and complies with E-Verify. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law. ARES shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).
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