Description
The Radar repairer performs or supervises unit, direct and general support (DS/GS) level maintenance on SENTINEL (Ground Based Sensor) and FIREFINDER radar electronic assemblies and associated equipment. Performs or supervises DS/GS level maintenance on ground surveillance radars, associated equipment and meteorological equipment.
Core Skills
- radar system troubleshooting
- electronic fault isolation
- preventive and corrective maintenance
- RF and microwave theory application
- oscilloscope and test equipment use
- technical manual interpretation
- soldering and electronic repair
- power systems and grounding practices
- system calibration and alignment
- documentation and maintenance reporting
- safety and ESD procedures
- training and mentoring junior technicians
- field-level problem solving
- logistics and parts management
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Linux+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET) – ETA International
- IPC J-STD-001 Certification (Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies)
- ITIL 4 Foundation
Civilian Career Paths
- RADIO FREQUENCY ENGINEERING
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- UNMANNED SYSTEMS
- MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
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