AWACS Airborne Radar Maintenance Technician

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Saudi Arabia
SA - Al Kharj
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R152486
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Engineering/Engineering Support

Job Description:

Parsons is seeking an AWACS Airborne Radar Maintenance Technician with knowledge of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) E-3 AWACS radar system. The AWACS Radar Engineer will be part of the Contractor Engineering and Technical Support team in support of a U.S. Air Force Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Advising and assisting the RSAF in all aspects of airborne radar operations and maintenance

  • Inspection of all Airborne Radar equipment and support equipment for availability and serviceability

  • Evaluation of maintenance personnel work to ensure compliance with technical data and conformance to prescribed standards of quality and safety

  • Analysis of radar system performance

  • Supervision of Radar Section personnel to include preflight activities thru-flight Quality Verification Inspection in aircraft

  • Interpretation of local maintenance procedures and technical publications applicable to installation and repair of airborne and Information Friend or Foe (IFF) systems

  • Removal, repair and replacement of systems components, such as antennas, receivers, transmitters, and radar data correlators

  • Maintenance and repair or modification of radar systems

  • Preparation of all maintenance forms related to Radar Section activities

  • Maintenance of tool kits and maintenance equipment

  • Review and evaluation of Quality Reports and implementation of corrective actions

  • Development of correspondence to all organizations to accomplish work requirements

  • Design and development of training material and conduct of training, including OJT IAW the RSAF Structured OJT Program RSAF 105 Series Manuals

  • Performance of other Airborne Radar support tasks as assigned

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering, Radar Engineer, or equivalent or years of experience can be replaced with none degree

  • Fifteen (15) years of experience with the E-3 (AWACS) Surveillance Radar, IFF and associated support systems.

  • Must be knowledgeable on the E-3 Surveillance Radar and IFF fault detection troubleshooting and repair.

  • AWACs maintenance certs

  • System diagnostic experience

  • Must have an advanced course certification on the E-3 (AWACS) Surveillance Radar, IFF and associated support systems.

  • Knowledge of RSAF technical terminologies, task and responsibilities is desirable.

  • Must be able to develop training syllabuses that include theory of operation, troubleshooting and repair of the E-3 (AWACS) Surveillance Radar, IFF and associated support systems. The individual will be required to perform classroom instruction and OJT.

  • Must have a high level of oral and written communication skills, and have a firm knowledge on the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications

  • Must demonstrate good interpersonal, communications and teamwork skills.

  • A working knowledge of GOLDesp data acquisition systems is desirable.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Maintenance and repair or modification of radar systems

  • Preparation of all maintenance forms related to Radar Section activities

  • Maintenance of tool kits and maintenance equipment

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

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Parsons has contributed to major infrastructure projects in Canada since the 1940’s, helping to design and build many well-known landscapes across the country, including the Regina Bypass, Turcot Exchange, Kicking Horse Canyon, Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge, and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit. Our markets are diverse, including Bridge, Tunnel, Road and Highway, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Smart Vehicle Solutions, Smart Mobility, Integrated Delivery, Environmental Remediation, Mining and Reclamation, and Water/Wastewater, as well as serving numerous industrial clients. The Parsons’ signature stands out and our achievements have been recognized via numerous awards for innovation and quality, particularly in long-span bridges, complex brigles, and major road networks expansions. Our teams work across Canada in many provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Northern Territories and the Yukon.

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