Sentinel Maintainer - Djibouti

Date Posted:

2026-07-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-FULLERTON-677 ~ 1801 Hughes Dr ~ BLDG 677

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

• Job Description

  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.

  
  The Raytheon Field Engineering team supports Sentinel® radars which are the primary air defense radar for the US Army. The Sentinel Life Cycle Contractor Support (LCCS) contract provides Field Service Representative (FSR), Sentinel Maintenance and spares support to the US Army in support of their 120+ radar fleet.

  Raytheon is currently seeking a Radar Maintainer to support two (2) Sentinel Radar based out of Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. This position is part of a team of up to 6 personnel that support the Sentinel maintenance mission along with the US Army who support radar operations at the Joint Operations Center (JOC) and generator maintenance.

  This is an unaccompanied assignment. This position is contingent on the candidate’s ability to meet all deployment needs at all times to include passing a physical if required for the AFRICOM region as well as deployment through US Army CONUS Replacement Center (CRC).

What You Will Do

Perform regular Sentinel maintenance and Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) per Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM).
Perform first and second level diagnostics, fault isolation, alignment, calibration and repair verification of the Sentinel radar.
Share the responsibility of Sentinel Radar System operation with the US Army as requested by US Army unit in rotation.
Share the responsibility with the US Army for Sentinel emplacement / march order, if required.
Share the responsibility with the US Army and contractors to coordinate for 400Hz generator / FMTV vehicle operation and maintenance.
Keep inventory and maintenance records on RTX spares and test equipment provided by program to support 24/7 Sentinel operations.
Work in a team environment, receiving input from Sentinel management and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and providing guidance and/or direction to team members.
Regular use of simple hand tools (e.g. wrenches, ball allen sets, grease gun) and test equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, power meter, multimeter) as part of Sentinel maintenance and troubleshooting.
Support movement of Sentinel spares to work locations, completion of shipping records as needed, maintaining accountability of spare parts to program.
Ability to travel to additional remote sites outside of Camp Lemonnier to support off-base Sentinel systems.

Fullerton, CA WILL NOT be the permanent home location, only the initial on-boarding will take place in Fullerton.

Position Location Onsite – Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

Qualifications You Must Have

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
3+ years experience in the operation and maintenance of Radar Systems, S band and/or X band artillery search and acquisition radar systems (e.g. Firefinder and Sentinel).
3+ years experience using technical manuals, interpreting product drawings and/or reading schematics as part of troubleshooting system failures.
3+ years experience working with test equipment, e.g. Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, Digital Multimeters.
Able to meet required overseas medical requirements to deploy via CRC to AFRICOM to include required vaccines and hearing / vision tests.
Willing to complete a minimum twelve (12) month assignment from the date of arrival at AFRICOM location.
Able to apply system knowledge and field experience related to the theory of operation and maintenance to resolve Sentinel operational problems.
Ability to lift 25 lbs and assist with two person lifts u