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Radar Support Engineer

INDRA AIR TRAFFIC INC
Posted 15 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Overland Park, KS 66204, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Radar Support Engineer role involves supporting radar systems for a nationwide civil air traffic surveillance project, ensuring their operational availability and reliability.
  • Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in radar maintenance or air traffic surveillance systems, with a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field required.
  • The position requires flexibility for shift work and the ability to travel on short notice for on-site interventions when remote troubleshooting is insufficient.
  • Key responsibilities include diagnosing technical incidents, performing remote and on-site maintenance, and collaborating with engineering teams to resolve complex issues.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the experience and technical expertise required.

About the Role

As a Radar Support Engineer, you will be part of a coordinated team of professionals responsible for supporting all radar systems deployed during the execution of a nationwide civil air traffic surveillance project. You will ensure the operational availability and reliability of advanced radar systems, providing both remote diagnostics and on-site corrective maintenance. This role is key to the deployment and replacement of approach and en-route surveillance radars across multiple locations throughout the United States.

You must be available to work in shifts and be ready to travel at short notice whenever on-site intervention is required to resolve incidents that cannot be solved remotely.

Key Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and resolve technical incidents reported by users or operations teams for deployed radar systems PSR (NCSR), MSSR (CSR).
  • Perform remote troubleshooting and, when necessary, travel to radar sites for corrective maintenance interventions.
  • Document all actions taken, propose improvements to prevent recurrence of incidents, and maintain accurate maintenance records.
  • Collaborate with engineering and technical teams to efficiently resolve complex issues.
  • Ensure radar systems meet required availability and performance standards as specified by clients.
  • Coordinate support activities in parallel across multiple sites, adapting to project schedules and operational needs.
  • Work as part of a coordinated team providing support to all deployed systems during the project.

Competencies

  • Strong technical knowledge of radar systems and air traffic surveillance technologies.
  • Practical experience in operational environments (airports, air surveillance stations, civil or military installations).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Effective communication skills for technical reporting and client interaction.
  • Organizational skills to manage activities at multiple locations simultaneously.
  • Flexibility to work in shifts and readiness for urgent travel as required.

Reporting Line

  • This position reports directly to the Project Manager and is responsible for coordinating support and maintenance activities across various deployment sites in parallel.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in radar maintenance or air traffic surveillance systems is highly valued.
  • Experience in remote troubleshooting and onsite troubleshooting/ maintenance interventions.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
  • Equivalent technical certifications and substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Additional Valued Skills

  • Experience with FAA or international air traffic surveillance standards.
  • Familiarity with safety and quality procedures in critical infrastructure environments.
  • Spanish language skills will be valued.



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