Electrical Engineer - Kwajalein Atoll - 3293

ZipRecruiter; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and space operations seeks an Electrical Engineer for maintenance of radar systems at Kwajalein Atoll. The role involves critical maintenance tasks, teamwork, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering along with relevant experience. Employees benefit from a comprehensive package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Retirement savings plan with company match

Qualifications

• Two years of field support experience with electrical/electronic systems.
• Knowledge of analog and digital control theory.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC systems desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance of radar systems.
• Participate in design and implementation of modernizations.
• Maintain documentation and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Electrical test equipment

Communication skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Ready to launch your career? RGNext operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.

This position is located at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands

Essential Functions

• Perform predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance for the ALTAIR radar antenna electro-mechanical control system components.
• Monitor, test, and evaluate radar servo/control system performance.
• Write procurement and repair specifications to upgrade or maintain antenna control system components.
• Participate as a team member in the design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects involving electrical, servos, and antenna subsystems.
• Maintain drawings as required to accurately document system.
• Review and update manuals pertaining to antenna and control system.
• Ensure spare parts inventory up to date; procure parts as required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance performed.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
• Support day-to-day operations to meet radar mission requirements.
• Perform occasional shift work to support operational tasking.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to perform critical thinking, solve problems and make logical decisions with limited information.
• Ability to effectively perform analysis, testing, maintenance, repair and replacement of control system components, cables, and wiring.
• Ability to effectively use standard electrical test equipment.
• Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to communicate with suppliers; perform material estimating; write technical specifications; read and approve submittals and finalize as-built drawings.
• General computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Experience with VISIO desired.
• Familiarity with radar and tracking antenna systems desired.
• Retrofit of motor-generator DC drive-based systems with modern static drives and brushless DC motors desired.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical major in STEM.
• Two (2) years of field support experience, working on electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment.
• Knowledge of analog and digital control theory.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and repairs.
• Five years of experience with design, analysis, test and troubleshooting of analog/digital servo/control systems desired.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC systems desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Willingness and physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Willingness and physical ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.

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, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, a retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one! 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/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , creed, , , , , , protected Veteran status or any other protected class.