Senior AEGIS Fire Control System (FCS) Technician (Adelaide, Australia)

Date Posted:

2026-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-VA-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Raytheon Field Engineering is seeking a Senior Fire Control System (FCS) Technician with extensive hands-on AEGIS Combat System experience to support the AEGIS Program. In this role, you will represent Raytheon while supporting major contractors, the U.S. Government, the U.S. Navy, and the Royal Australian Navy.

Services provided will be in accordance with Lockheed Martin and U.S. Navy / Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customer requirements in the installation, technical writing, personnel training, operations, maintenance, and modification/upgrade of the AN/SPY Radar Transmitter System.

You will provide technical field engineering services supporting the Royal Australian Navy in Adelaide, Australia, including installation, technical documentation, personnel training, operations, maintenance, and modification of the Mk 99 Fire Control System (FCS). You will also ensure systems are operating properly, troubleshoot issues, and maintain peak operational readiness.

You will learn the AN/SPY Radar Transmitter System and upon completion of Australia assignment tasks will include, but are not limited to, the installation of SPY reliability/upgrade ORDALT’s to bring SPY-1 transmitters up to current revisions.

This role will be onsite in Adelaide, Australia, for a 1-year long-term assignment with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a potential extension.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignments including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.   

What You Will Do

• Deliver complex technical field engineering services to Lockheed Martin, U.S. Navy, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Responsibilities include installation, technical writing, personnel training, operations, maintenance, and modification of the Mk 99 Fire Control System (FCS) per customer requirements.
• Serve as a liaison between Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, Aegis Technical Representatives, U.S. Navy, and FMS personnel, ensuring effective and tactful communication.
• Collaborate closely with Lockheed Martin System Engineering teams to support the integration of the MK-99 Fire Control System with Aegis Weapon Systems and Aegis Combat Systems.
• Provide in-depth technical support on RF, microwave, and radar systems.
• Deliver comprehensive training to U.S. Navy and FMS personnel.
• Contribute technical field engineering expertise to support Program Management Office (PMO) special tasks.
• Provide integration support for the Aegis Operation Readiness Test System (ORTS), Aegis Weapon System, Aegis Combat System computer program test environments, and next-generation naval systems, including Aegis (domestic and FMS), Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), and Multi-Mission Signal Processor.
• Maintain AEGIS documentation, generate feedback reports for Program Management and Quality Assurance, and propose solutions to complex technical problems.
• Ensure equipment availability of 99% or greater through effective troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance programs. Maintain performance and maintenance records for equipment.
• Analyze equipment failures, determine root causes, and recommend and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and submit reports detailing equipment discrepancies and potential solutions. Generate weekly status reports for Program Management.
• Develop test procedures and provide support for special Navy-directed experiments and test events.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues at the cabinet and system levels, leveraging expertise in RF, microwave, and radar systems.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5+ years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a relate