ESM/ Radar Technician

This position is located in Pirmasens, Germany – Relocation is Assistance is Provided

Cambridge International Systems has an immediate career opportunity for an Electronics Technician to join our team in Pirmasens, Germany. Qualified candidates must possess a current U.S. Secret Security clearance and be eligible for NATO Secret Indoctrination. This is a full-time position with full benefits, to include medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401(k) matching, and relocation assistance provided.

Essential Functions:

Applies electrical and electronic theory and related knowledge to design, build, repair, calibrate, and modify electrical components, circuitry, controls, and machinery to support a combination of fixed and mobile threat emulators including: AN/MST-T1A, Multiple Threat Emitter System (MUTES), Miniature Multiple Threat Emitter System (Mini-MUTES), mobile Tactical Radar Threat Generator (TRTG) system, and a collection of man portable Infrared (IR) simulators.

Shall be fully qualified in accordance with each mission system equipment management requirement, applicable Technical Orders, and/or Commercial Manuals to:

• Perform maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and modification of radar systems.
• Perform systems maintenance and operations of range systems and facilities.
• Perform necessary diagnostics and repair of radar equipment.  
• Replace components and wiring circuits and repair electronic equipment.
• Maintain maintenance schedules, spare parts, and equipment inventory.
• Support day-to-day operations to meet radar mission requirements.
• Perform occasional shift work to support operational taskings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Able to read, maintain, and update schematics and technical orders/manuals.
• Excellent working understanding of engineering practices including but not limited to: 
• Soldering 
• Circuit board repairs
• Understanding of RF and transmitters and receivers
• System and component level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and other RF test equipment
• Able to use Microsoft Office Suite to document maintenance and repair actions.
• Experience performing system and component level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and other RF test equipment.
• Experience with ground radar, threat emitters, antenna positioning systems, and/or high power transmitters.

 Required Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Knowledge and experience in some or all of the following: Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) tracking and training simulators. Radio Frequency (RF) theory and applications, transmitters, receivers, digital systems.
• Two year technical school, or equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of “hands-on” work experience repairing, overhauling, modifying ground radar and electronics systems; isolating malfunctions by prescribed systems checking procedures, visual inspections, voltage checks and other tests using electronic test equipment; accomplishing organizational and intermediate level equipment modifications according to time compliance technical orders; performing ground electronic system maintenance and corrosion control; ensuring maintenance data collection forms, inspections and maintenance records are accurately completed.
• Associate Degree or equivalent formal electronics training from: technical school, or military school in radar systems or electronics systems, and/or equivalent military training.
• Experience with the following systems is a plus: AN/MST-T1A Multi-Threat Emitter (MUTES); Mini-MUTES, Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF)

 Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• US Citizen with a valid passport and driver’s license.
• Active Secret security clearance with eligibility for NATO Secret Indoctrination.
• Ability to live and work in Germany on a long-term assignment.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Able to pass a consumer report and/or consumer investigation to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation
• Employees working onsite at a customer location must comply with customer requirements which may include mandatory vaccination, mandatory attestation regarding one's vaccination status and mandatory scheduled testing.

At Cambridge, we recognize innovation and agility grow through diverse collaboration. Our team is comprised of unique individuals, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity in recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting individuals in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class or category as may be defined by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. It is our firm intent to support equal employment opportunity and affirmative action in keeping with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

These are full-time roles with excellent benefits, relocation, housing supplement and more!  Apply today!

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