Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc
Transmitter Subject Matter Expert (SME) i AN/SPY-1 Radar System
Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Inc, Crane, Indiana, United States, 47522
Kratos is seeking a highly skilled
Transmitter Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to support the sustainment, overhaul, and modernization of the AN/SPY-1 radar system, specifically focused on the transmitter subsystem. The SME will provide technical expertise throughout the lifecycle of the system, including assessment of government-furnished equipment (GFE), design analysis, depot-level troubleshooting, and development of repair and test procedures. This role supports a multi-phase effort under an OTA framework to establish organic sustainment capabilities.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for the
AN/SPY-1 transmitter
subsystem across all radar variants (D, D(V), D(MOD)).
Perform
hardware assessments , root cause analysis, and fault isolation for high-power RF transmitters and subassemblies.
Support
prototype development, repair process definition , and technical baseline creation.
Collaborate with systems engineering and depot teams to develop
test strategies, calibration processes , and alignment procedures for transmitter cabinets and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
Identify and validate
test equipment requirements , including common and peculiar support equipment, for depot stand-up.
Interface with Navy ISEA, OEMs, and industry partners to
validate design data, resolve obsolescence issues , and maintain configuration alignment.
Support
harvest planning and execution
activities to ensure a viable pipeline of transmitter hardware for restoration and test.
Provide
technical input to training materials , technical documentation, and Integrated Technical Data Packages (ITDPs).
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with
Navy METCAL processes , MIL-STD-2037, and other applicable standards.
Keyword: AN/SPY-1, AEGIS, MBSE
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of
10 years of experience
working with
AN/SPY-1 radar systems or other complex radar systems , including
deep technical knowledge of the transmitter subsystem .
Hands-on experience with high-power
microwave and RF electronics , TWTs, and transmitter cooling and control subsystems.
Familiarity with
shipboard and depot-level maintenance
practices for radar systems.
Experience with
schematics, wiring diagrams , and RF troubleshooting tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.).
Ability to write and review
test procedures, repair guides , and technical documentation for government acceptance.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary IPTs.
Active
Secret
Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting
AEGIS fleet modernization , ordnance alterations (ORDALTs), and sustainment programs.
Familiarity with
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
or digital engineering environments.
Understanding of
Open Systems Architecture (OSA)
principles and component-level modernization.
Experience working within a
DoD or Navy acquisition environment , especially under OTA constructs.
Active
TS/SCI
Clearance
Travel Travel: ~10–20%, including site visits to shipyards, government labs, and industry partner facilities.
(No phone calls please)
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Transmitter Subject Matter Expert (SME)
to support the sustainment, overhaul, and modernization of the AN/SPY-1 radar system, specifically focused on the transmitter subsystem. The SME will provide technical expertise throughout the lifecycle of the system, including assessment of government-furnished equipment (GFE), design analysis, depot-level troubleshooting, and development of repair and test procedures. This role supports a multi-phase effort under an OTA framework to establish organic sustainment capabilities.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical lead for the
AN/SPY-1 transmitter
subsystem across all radar variants (D, D(V), D(MOD)).
Perform
hardware assessments , root cause analysis, and fault isolation for high-power RF transmitters and subassemblies.
Support
prototype development, repair process definition , and technical baseline creation.
Collaborate with systems engineering and depot teams to develop
test strategies, calibration processes , and alignment procedures for transmitter cabinets and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs).
Identify and validate
test equipment requirements , including common and peculiar support equipment, for depot stand-up.
Interface with Navy ISEA, OEMs, and industry partners to
validate design data, resolve obsolescence issues , and maintain configuration alignment.
Support
harvest planning and execution
activities to ensure a viable pipeline of transmitter hardware for restoration and test.
Provide
technical input to training materials , technical documentation, and Integrated Technical Data Packages (ITDPs).
Ensure all work is performed in compliance with
Navy METCAL processes , MIL-STD-2037, and other applicable standards.
Keyword: AN/SPY-1, AEGIS, MBSE
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of
10 years of experience
working with
AN/SPY-1 radar systems or other complex radar systems , including
deep technical knowledge of the transmitter subsystem .
Hands-on experience with high-power
microwave and RF electronics , TWTs, and transmitter cooling and control subsystems.
Familiarity with
shipboard and depot-level maintenance
practices for radar systems.
Experience with
schematics, wiring diagrams , and RF troubleshooting tools (spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, etc.).
Ability to write and review
test procedures, repair guides , and technical documentation for government acceptance.
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work with multi-disciplinary IPTs.
Active
Secret
Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supporting
AEGIS fleet modernization , ordnance alterations (ORDALTs), and sustainment programs.
Familiarity with
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
or digital engineering environments.
Understanding of
Open Systems Architecture (OSA)
principles and component-level modernization.
Experience working within a
DoD or Navy acquisition environment , especially under OTA constructs.
Active
TS/SCI
Clearance
Travel Travel: ~10–20%, including site visits to shipyards, government labs, and industry partner facilities.
(No phone calls please)
#LI-Onsite
#LI-AC1
From: Kratos Defense
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