Engineering Technician III - Kwajalein Atoll - 3693

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to launch your career?  Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space!   RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets!  We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.    

As an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions!  If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for! 

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

 

Essential Functions  

• Assist engineering staff with operations, maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, repair and modification of C-band and Ka-band radar systems.
• Assist with equipment design modifications, including fabrication, drawings and testing.
• Preform daily calibrations as required.
• Perform necessary diagnostics and repair of radar equipment.
• Maintain maintenance schedules, spare parts, and equipment inventory.
• Support day-to-day operations with the Radar Operations Director to meet 24x7 radar mission requirements.
• Perform occasional shift work to support operational tasking.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills  

• Able to maintain & update schematics and manuals.
• Excellent working understanding of engineering practices including but not limited to:
  • Soldering 
  • Circuit board repairs
  • Willing to learn System and component level troubleshooting using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power meters, and other RF test equipment.
• General understanding of RF and Microwave receivers and transmitters.
• Willingness and physical ability to carry equipment weighing 50 lbs.
• Familiarity and experience with Allen Bradley control systems and radar antenna servo control systems. desired not required.

Required Experience  

• Associate’s degree in electronics or a two-year technical school, or equivalent military experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years of electronics related experience.
• High Power Radar knowledge and experience in some or all of the following: transmitters, receivers, digital systems or operations is desired. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications  

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Climber II Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire (local training and testing provided).
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• This position is unaccompanied. 
• Willingness and physical ability to work at moderate heights, up to 100 ft.

 

Benefits of Working at  RGNext  

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth.  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! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and more! We are committed to providing  employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.  

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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected Veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.