Engineering Technician I - Kwajalein Atoll - 3574

RGNext; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of space access! This dynamic role involves supporting mission-critical systems that launch and track rockets for various sectors, including defense and commercial space. You'll work in a stimulating environment on Kwajalein Atoll, where you'll maintain and troubleshoot advanced radar systems while enjoying unique benefits such as free housing and meals. If you're passionate about electronics and eager to contribute to groundbreaking projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free housing

Three meals a day

Potential overseas tax incentives

Health insurances

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible scheduling

Access to fitness centers

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or related field required.
• Proficient in using standard electronic test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance support for radar systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair various hardware components.

Skills

Proficient in electronic test equipment

Ability to read electronic schematics

Troubleshooting and repair of electronics

Electrical fabrication and soldering skills

Critical thinking and writing skills

General computer literacy

Background in high power electronics

Maintenance on vacuum tubes

Mechanical fabrication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology

Military electronics training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital voltmeters

RF power meters

Spectrum analyzers

Frequency analyzers

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 and 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 overseas tax incentives.

Essential Functions

1. Provide transmitter operations and maintenance support for a C-Band and Ka-Band radar system.
2. Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair various pieces of commercial and custom hardware.
3. Provide transmitter operations support including daily warm-ups, satellite tracks, SOI tasking, and range test operations.
4. Perform routine preventive maintenance procedures and run system diagnostic software.
5. Support receiver, transmitter, and hardware engineers during design and implementation of I&M projects involving receivers, transmitters, servos, and antenna subsystems.
6. Assemble, wire, and bench test components and subassemblies.
7. Install new equipment and provide technical input about system configuration and performance.
8. Maintain an equipment calibration database, test fixtures, and assemblies using COTS components.
9. Climb and work at moderate heights.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Proficient in using and learning standard electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, RF power meters, spectrum analyzers, and frequency analyzers.
2. Ability to read electronic schematics.
3. Successful troubleshooting and repair of electronics.
4. Electrical fabrication and soldering skills.
5. Critical thinking and writing skills for generating JHA, procedures, and reports.
6. General computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite.
7. Background in high power electronics and RF transmission is desired.
8. Ability to perform maintenance on vacuum tubes and high power pulsed microwave transmitters is desired.
9. Capability to safely set up and measure high-voltage circuits is desired.
10. Mechanical fabrication skills are desired.

Required Experience

1. Associate's Degree in Electronics Technology or related field, or equivalent education and experience; military electronics training also acceptable.
2. Zero (0) or more years of electronics technician experience, including high voltage, high power electronics, and RF equipment experience.
3. Additional RF equipment experience with analog/RF hardware components is desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
• Willingness to relocate to Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Climber II Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Willingness and physical ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers a challenging, stimulating, and rewarding environment with comprehensive benefits from day one, including health insurances, paid time off, retirement plans, flexible scheduling, and access to fitness centers. We are committed to work/life balance and professional growth.

Note: This job description provides a general overview and may be modified as needed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.