Engineering Technician II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3894

Job Description

Job Description

RGNext employees execute and report on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and support space situational awareness operations and experiments, using a wide array of highly sophisticated radar, telemetry and optical sensors to meet the needs of our nation in defending the United States and its interests. 

This overseas position is located on Roi-Namur on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.  It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodation or pets). Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day and potential for overseas U.S. tax incentives (FEIE).

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for ensuring preventative and corrective maintenance for the ALTAIR radar antenna electro-mechanical systems and structural members per maintenance schedule.
• Assist and oversee maintenance crew to ensure tasks are performed properly i.e. (paint, grease, gear maintenance, oil change, etc.)
• Maintain operational equipment i.e. (electric motors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, bearings, coax/waveguide components, etc.)
• Maintain shop equipment i.e. (hand tools, sandblaster, compressor, etc.)
• Maintain current spare parts inventory and procure parts as required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance performed.
• Provide support to receiver, transmitter and hardware engineers during design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects involving receivers, transmitters, servos, and antenna subsystems. 
• Assist with operations, maintenance, repair, and modification of radar components.
• Comply with all applicable procedures for storing and disposing of hazardous waste.
• Make MAXIMO entries into the system tracking operational hours for the antenna.
• Track property items for the ALTAIR team.
• Climb and work at heights up to 150 feet as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Associate degree in electronics, RF, other technical field or a two year technical school, military experience, or experience in lieu of education. 
• Two or more years of technical experience.
• Technical, hands-on work experience with mechanical/electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to effectively perform maintenance, repairs, and replacement of complex mechanical systems; gear boxes, pumps, motors, bearings, and coax/waveguide components.
• Ability to effectively use standard electronic test equipment, including but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, RF power meters, spectrum analyzers and frequency analyzers.
• Ability to read electronic schematics. 
• Ability to successfully troubleshoot electronics and perform general repairs.
• Electrical fabrication skills and soldering skills. 
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs. independently. 
• Ability to climb and work at heights up to 150 feet and complete climber safety training (training provided on site).
• Ability to effectively use standard mechanical tools.
• General computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and document daily safety meeting.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Experience with PLC.
• DC Motor/Generator maintenance/installation experience.

Benefits of Working at RGNext:

Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! 

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RGNext 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.