Engineering Technician II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3694

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 Roi-Namur, on Kwajalein Atoll 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

• Coordinate, schedule and publish ALTAIR operations & maintenance activities weekly.
• Operate the ALTAIR instrumentation to perform various duties, including calibrations, metric tracks, range test operations, and mission support.
• Interface with other departments to coordinate radar activities.
• Primary Point of Contact (POC) for the ALTAIR secure area.
• Primary POC for equipment calibration activities; coordinate with Calibration Lab to send/receive test equipment that requires routine calibration. Maintain equipment calibration database.
• Perform duties as required of the property custodian for certain property accounts.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance procedures and run system diagnostic software.
• Provide administrative support to receiver, transmitter, and antenna teams.
• Assist with voice communications systems, networks, power, and facilities.
• Support customers by preparing systems for mission execution and operations.
• Provide occasional weekend coverage for transmitter operations as well as occasional odd shifts (early morning or late night) to support mission requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Self-motivated and able to work effectively with considerable latitude but also follow established processes and procedures.
• Ability to follow Company safety policies, procedures and programs.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team with a common goal.
• Good oral and written communication.

Required Experience

• Associate degree or technical school in electronics, IT or related field, or experience in lieu of education.
• Two (2) years of technical experience working with technical systems such as avionics, communications, radars or control systems.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.)
• Experience with building and/or terminating cables such as BNC, N type RF cables, semi-rigid coax, Heliax coax and soldering desired.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB, MAXIMO, and LINUX computer systems desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain 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.
• This position is unaccompanied and will reside on the island of Roi-Namur.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support projects or mission requirements.

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, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as protected Veteran or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, or local laws.