Electronics Technician, Maintenance II

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-PREMONT-281-CUST ~ 10067 South 281 ~ SOUTH 281 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

For over 30 years, Raytheon operates and maintains the Navy’s three Relocatable Over The Horizon Radars (ROTHR). Each radar consists of a remote transmit and receive site. All radars are operated from the Consolidated Operations Control Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Each radar is capable of covering over four million square miles across the Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Central, and South America with all systems manned and operated 24 hours a day. The ROTHR mission is primarily to track and report the movement of aircraft and ships carrying illicit narcotics from South America toward Central America and the United States.

This position is on a service contract with a set (non-negotiable) hourly rate of $37.69/hour. In addition, a Health & Welfare benefit is paid at $6.00/hour.

What You Will Do

• Perform systems level operation and monitoring of ROTHR transmitter site equipment. Will perform organizational, preventative and intermediate level maintenance on ROTHR transmitter equipment. This equipment consists of, but is not limited to, Solid-State High-Powered-Amplifiers (HPA), Power-Amplifier-Power Supplies (PAPS), Phased Array Antennae (Log Periodic HF), Digital Beam-formers and Exciters, RF Hardware, Digital Hardware, Microprocessor based controllers, Minicomputers, Microcomputers, and peripheral equipment.
• Work typically requires comprehensive technical knowledge to resolve complex problems by interpreting manufacturers’ manuals or similar documents. Work requires familiarity with the interrelationships of circuits and judgment in planning work sequence in selecting and using the appropriate resources and test equipment.
• Receives technical guidance and tasking from supervisor or higher-level technician and work is reviewed for compliance with accepted practices. Candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications You Must Have

•  Graduation in Electronic or Electrical Engineering Technology from technical institute above high school or Military Technical School with minimum curriculum length of six months.
•  Must have three years of related experience. Ability to use test equipment and systematic procedures for troubleshooting, overhaul, fault isolation, and repair of major electronic systems comprised of receiver and transmitter functions.
•  Must have a clean motor vehicle driving record to obtain authorization to drive company vehicles.

Qualifications We Prefer

• At least one year of technician experience in assembly, overhaul, repair, modification, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of communications, radar or digital electronics systems of the same complexity and magnitude as ROTHR.
• Previous or current security clearance.

What We Offer

No relocation is provided for this position.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type as you apply for this role: Onsite.

This position is located in Premont, Texas.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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