TRACR Target Radio Technician
V2X •
Madison, Mississippi, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
TRACR Target Radio Technician - KUWAIT
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
V2X has a requirement for a TRACR Target Radio Technician to program and maintain installed Radio Control Units (RCUs), and the interface with Targetry Range Automated Control and Recording (TRACR) computer equipment. The TRACR Target Radio Technician will report directly to the Range Support Supervisor and ensure the full spectrum of range support is provided to enable successful gunnery/range training events utilizing the TTS targets, with the installed RCUs, and the interface with TRACR computer equipment. The technician will also identify technical issues and restore functionality with the integrated RCU equipment on TRACR-enabled ranges in Kuwait. A successful candidate must be a United States citizen, with proof of citizenship and a current U.S. passport.
Required Hours:
Standard work week will be six (6) days per week for up to eight (8) hours per day while at OCONUS work site(s), and a standard 40-hour work week while at CONUS work sites.
Responsibilities:
- IT management and maintenance oversight of TTS/RCUs, TRACR computer systems, TRACR interfaced FLIR camera systems and TRACR radio range equipment.
- Maintain TTS/RCU range equipment; coordinate scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and facilitate TS-MATS tracking, as well as MAXIMO WO processing data entry.
- Assign and program TTS/RCUs RF equipment to operate in a designated range network controlled by TRACR computer equipment.
- Manage TTS/RCU range resources to support scheduled range activities and ensure required ranges are ready for training when the training unit enters the range.
- Collaborate with internal URC Range Operations range maintainers at all levels for a collective URC maintenance effort.
- Collaborate with external manufacturer SMEs as directed by the URC Range Lead for information technology related TRACR operations technical support.
- TTS/RCU equipment preparation and staging.
- Daily on-site TTS/RCU equipment servicing and repairs to ensure proper functionality.
- Operate and troubleshoot RCU/ TTS, TRACR radio communications.
- Operate specialized test equipment for repair and testing and perform adjustments on radio equipment.
- Daily review of range schedule and required tasks.
- Preparation and submittal of reports, inspection checklists and other required correspondence.
- Adherence to unit scheduling requirements and performing routine tasks without immediate supervision; must be able to work independently.
- Contribute to weekly range and training reports and maintain historical records.
- Identify and track efficiencies to reduce unnecessary range support and maintenance costs.
- Assist in the training of employees and customers on operation and maintenance of TTS/RCU range equipment.
- Performs other duties as required or directed.
Required 
Job Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Must have knowledge of all TTS/RCU targeting equipment and sub-systems, including software & firmware, and networking system architecture.
- Must have knowledge of Wireless LAN systems / sub-systems.
- Must have knowledge of Army Standard -10 thru -30 level maintenance and repair TTPs.
- Knowledge of all weapons systems in an Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT).
- Knowledge of range operations at major training sites such as Grafenwoehr, NTC, JRTC and JMRC, with Subject Matter Expertise focused on targetry and range operations.
- Knowledgeable of standard training area and range control operations.
- Knowledgeable in all aspects of U.S. Army Range safety (DA PAM 385-63).
- Be detail-oriented with the ability to work under challenging deadlines.
- Work closely with other team members, Customers, and End Users.
- Must know how to land navigate in an open terrain desert environment using a military map in daylight and darkness.
- Must be willing to work and live in Kuwait.
- Advanced communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent mechanical aptitude.
- Ability to pay close attention to details and inspect others' work.
- Ability to effectively organize time and multitask numerous projects at one time.
- Ability to properly use measurement devices.
- Keep standard of knowledge up-to-date in areas of responsibility through continuing education and new equipment training measures. Must have a valid driver's license, able to obtain a US Government Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Kuwait Driver's License.
- US citizenship is required, as an active and existing Secret security clearance is required AFTER day 1.
- Must possess a US Passport with at least 2 years of remaining eligibility.
- Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Desired
Job Ident #:
TRACR012415
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