Engineering Technician II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3288

ZipRecruiter; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is looking for a skilled technician to support radar hardware systems at Kwajalein Atoll. The role involves operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of radar equipment in a demanding environment. Ideal candidates will have an Associate's degree in electronics, experience in the field, and the ability to work in a team to ensure mission success. Offering competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement savings plan with company match

Flexible scheduling

Access to on-base fitness centers

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in an electronics environment.
• Experience with high power transmitters preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance support for radar systems.
• Assist in equipment design modifications and inventory management.
• Support daily shift work for 24/7 operations.

Skills

Operating electronic test equipment

Reading electrical schematics

Troubleshooting skills

Team Collaboration

Communication

Computer literacy

Education

Associates Degree in electronics or related field

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

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This position is located at Kwajalein Atoll on Roi-Namur

Essential Functions

• Provide operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for L-band and S-band radar hardware systems.
• Provide support for engineers on implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects.
• Assist with equipment design modifications, including fabrication, drawing/manual updates, and testing.
• Maintain current spare parts inventory and procure parts as required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance performed.
• Support daily shift work to fulfill our mission requirement of 24 hrs / 7 days a week operations.
• Maintain a safety conscious work environment in cooperation with the Safety department.
• Collaborate with other groups to include complimentary engineering technician disciplines to ensure sensor availability is maximized.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Familiar with and able to operate standard electronic test equipment including but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters (DMM), and insulation testers.
• Ability to read and understand electrical and mechanical schematic diagrams, wiring lists, and assembly prints.
• Ability to assist with troubleshooting issues in the transmitter subsystem to include both electrical and mechanical components and equipment.
• Ability to work well with others in the radar group, including management, to meet mission requirements.
• Good written & verbal communication skills
• General computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite:

Required Experience

• Associates Degree in electronics, RF, other technical field; or a related two year technical school; or equivalent military experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years experience working in an electronics environment with good electronic knowledge.
• Desired:
  • Experience with high power transmitters.
  • Understanding of RF and Microwave transmitters and receivers.
  • Ability to perform maintenance on vacuum tubes and high power peak pulsed microwave transmitters.
  • Experience building, terminating, testing, soldering, and troubleshooting cables to include coax RF cables
  • Experience with operating and maintaining pumps, heat exchangers, and other cooling system components

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Willingness and physical ability to work at heights in excess of 50 feet and ability to obtain Climber II training certification within 6 months of hire (local training and testing provided).
• Willingness and physical ability to carry equipment weighing 50 pounds.
• Flexibility to work non-duty hours, weekends, and nights to support mission requirements.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• This position is Unaccompanied and will reside on the island of Roi-Namur.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Kwajalein Driver’s License.

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 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.

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