Radar Technician Jobs

Radar Technician jobs are open across defense, aviation, maritime, and weather services, from entry-level to senior and lead positions, with specializations in radar system maintenance, signal processing, and systems integration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles26
Top stateVirginia
Top employerdecision technologies
Top cityVirginia Beach, VA
Work type50% Remote
Top credentialHigh school diploma or GED

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Radar Technician (G)
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Radar Technician (G)
TDX Corporation
Eielson AFB, Alaska
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Junior Radar Technician in Mobile Radar Service Area
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Junior Radar Technician in Mobile Radar Service Area
ARES Corporation
Wallops Island, Virginia
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
501-1,000

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Radar / Coyote UAS Field Technician (McKinney / OCONUS Rotation)
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Radar / Coyote UAS Field Technician (McKinney / OCONUS Rotation)
Raytheon
McKinney, Texas
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$69k - $131k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Field Technician - Radar / Coyote UAS (McKinney / OCONUS Rotation)
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Senior Field Technician - Radar / Coyote UAS (McKinney / OCONUS Rotation)
Raytheon
McKinney, Texas
Customer Support
Sales
Technical Product & Program Management
$87k - $165k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Air Surveillance Radar Technician- Radar Experience Required
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Air Surveillance Radar Technician- Radar Experience Required
ROTHE
Accomack County, VA
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Technician
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades

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Radar Technician Job Market

Who's Hiring

decision technologies7 open roles
BAE Systems USA3 open roles
Amentum2 open roles

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in radar technician jobs.

  • Associate degree or military technical training in electronics, radar systems, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing radar or radio frequency systems
  • Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance or eligibility to obtain one
  • Proficiency reading and interpreting technical manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams
  • Familiarity with test equipment including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and power meters
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or equivalent technical certification preferred

Tips for Your Radar Technician Job Search

Tailor your resume for clearance requirements

Many radar technician postings require an active or eligible security clearance. List your clearance level, issuing agency, and investigation date in a dedicated credentials section at the top of your resume so hiring managers spot it immediately.

Highlight specific radar platforms you have worked on

Generic 'radar experience' reads as filler. Name the exact systems you have maintained or operated, such as AN/TPY-2, ASR-11, or NEXRAD, because contracting shops and program offices screen resumes for exact platform matches before calling anyone.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists radar technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Align certifications with the job description

If a posting asks for FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or CompTIA Security+, place those credentials directly below your name, not buried in a footer. Automated screeners eliminate resumes that don't surface required certs in the first third of the document.

Prepare technical demonstrations for your interview

Radar technician interviews frequently include a bench test or a whiteboard walkthrough of a fault-isolation process. Practice describing how you would diagnose a failed transmitter module step by step, using your actual troubleshooting methodology from past roles.

Negotiate relocation terms before accepting an offer

Radar technician roles are often tied to specific installations or test ranges that require relocation. Clarify whether the employer covers moving costs, temporary housing, and per diem before you accept, because these terms are rarely offered unless you ask.

Radar Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most radar technicians?

The companies hiring the most radar technicians right now include decision technologies, BAE Systems USA, and Amentum, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Texas, and Utah, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and federal aviation authorities tend to drive the highest sustained hiring volume.

How many radar technician jobs are remote?

About 50% of radar technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most radar work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote arrangements include technical documentation, software-defined radar configuration, and remote systems monitoring roles that do not require on-site hardware access.

How do you become a radar technician?

You typically become a radar technician by completing an associate degree in electronics technology or a military technical training program that covers radio frequency systems. After formal training, you build hands-on experience through apprenticeships, military service, or entry-level bench technician roles. Earning an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License and pursuing a security clearance strengthens your candidacy for most civilian and defense positions.

Can you get hired as a radar technician with little experience?

Yes, entry-level radar technician roles exist, particularly in aviation ground support and weather service agencies, and military veterans with radar training often transition directly into these positions. Civilian applicants with an electronics degree and no prior radar work can target helper or technician trainee postings, where employers provide on-the-job training on specific platform types. Demonstrating familiarity with oscilloscopes, signal generators, and basic RF theory helps close the experience gap on paper.

What does the radar technician interview process look like?

The radar technician interview process typically starts with a phone screen covering your clearance status and platform background, followed by a technical interview where you walk through a fault-isolation scenario or describe your troubleshooting workflow on a specific system. Some employers add a practical skills assessment at a bench or simulator before extending an offer. For government contracting roles, a background investigation is initiated after you accept.

Where can I find and apply to radar technician jobs?

You can find and apply to radar technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings for roles that match your platform experience, clearance level, and location preference, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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