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Rapid Deployment Radar Operator

General Dynamics Information Technology • Sterling, VA • 4h ago

Req ID: RQ216236

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: Field Service and Support

Skills:

Operational Procedures,Radar Equipment,Radar Systems

Experience:

4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

A Sense & Warn (S&W) Rapid Deployment Radar Operator specializes in the operation, maintenance, and interpretation of advanced radar systems to detect, track, and classify rockets, artillery, mortars (RAM), and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). This role provides essential real-time intelligence to support force protection and mission-critical decision-making in high-threat environments.

Key Responsibilities

Monitoring and Detection: Continuously monitor radar displays to identify and track RAM and UAS threats, ensuring early warning and situational awareness for deployed units.

Data Analysis: Analyze radar returns to differentiate between hostile projectiles, drones, and non-threats, delivering accurate, actionable information to command elements.

System Operation and Maintenance: Operate and maintain sophisticated radar equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, and perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure peak system performance in challenging field conditions.

Communication: Relay critical threat data and system status updates to command centers and response teams using secure communication protocols, enabling rapid and informed tactical responses.

Safety and Compliance: Adhere to strict operational procedures to safeguard personnel, maintain system integrity, and ensure compliance with all safety and security standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in radar principles, spatial surveillance, and electronic system maintenance, with a focus on RAM and UAS detection technologies.

Analytical and Situational Awareness: Proven ability to assess multiple, fast-moving targets, identify genuine threats, and make sound decisions under pressure.

Attention to Detail: High level of precision in monitoring radar data and interpreting complex signals.

Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities for clear, concise reporting to command and operational teams.

Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience in radar operations, preferably in military or security environments.

Education and Training: High school diploma or GED required; specialized training or certification in radar operation preferred. Advanced roles may require additional education.

Deployment Readiness: Willingness and ability to deploy to austere and potentially hostile environments for extended periods.

The likely hourly rate for this position is between $39.95 - $54.05. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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