Combat Systems SPY Technician

Amentum is seeking a highly skilled Combat Systems SPY Technician to join our team in Rota, Spain, supporting the Forward Deployed Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC). This role offers a unique opportunity to directly support the readiness of forward-deployed U.S. Navy forces by maintaining and restoring critical radar and combat systems. As part of a mission-focused team operating in a dynamic, high-tempo environment, you will play a key role in ensuring advanced AEGIS weapon system capabilities remain fully operational. This is your chance to contribute to something bigger-supporting global maritime security and the warfighter at the point of need.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Provide Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve casualties involving AN/SPY-1 radar and associated combat systems
• Perform on-site (OS) and distant support (DS) for U.S. Navy ships and shore-based OCONUS activities
• Conduct maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of radar systems, including Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and auxiliary equipment
• Execute advanced fault isolation within radar subsystems, including Signal Processor (SIGPRO) components
• Analyze radar performance and provide recommendations on clutter mitigation and environmental impacts
• Support System/Equipment Assessments (e.g., TSRA, INSURV, ICMP, BMDRAs, Combat Systems Assessments)
• Assist with logistics support, including validation of Allowance Parts Lists (APLs) and identification of required components
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) and technical guidance to ship's force personnel
• Document findings using Navy systems (e.g., MFOM/NMD, FTS) and prepare formal reports/debriefs in accordance with JFMM standards
• Recommend updates to technical documentation, including Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs), manuals, and procedures
• Support Engineering Technical Branch (ETB) efforts, including system analysis and corrective action development
• Travel as required to support forward-deployed naval forces

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of journeyman-level experience within the last five (5) years in radar/combat systems
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance, installation, testing, and repair of U.S. Navy radar systems, including BMD-related equipment
• Strong knowledge of electromagnetic energy, radar theory, quantum theory, and electronic phasing as applied to AN/SPY-1 systems
• Ability to understand and apply mono-pulse radar principles, including interpretation of sum and delta signals for fault isolation
• Experience troubleshooting radar signal processing (SIGPRO) components
• Ability to work independently without supervision in a journeyman-level capacity
• Familiarity with Navy maintenance and tracking systems such as MFOM/NMD and FTS
• Ability to interpret and apply technical manuals, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including OCONUS and shipboard environments
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance
• Strong communication skills, including experience preparing technical reports and briefs

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Experience supporting AEGIS Weapon Systems, particularly AN/SPY-1 (all baselines)
• Experience with Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) systems and configurations
• Background supporting DDG-51, CG-47, or similar AEGIS platforms
• Experience participating in TSRA, INSURV, BMDRAs, or Combat Systems Assessments
• Familiarity with NAVSEA Standard Items and Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) processes
• Prior experience providing Fleet Technical Assistance (FTA) or working at a Regional Maintenance Center (RMC)
• Experience developing or improving technical documentation and training materials
• Active or recently held security clearance
• Experience working in a forward-deployed or OCONUS operational environment, supporting naval forces in high-tempo, mission-critical settings

Compensation Details:
90,000 - 115,000