Engineering Technician III - Telemetry - Kwajalein Atoll - 3899

Range Generation Next Llc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurances

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

RGNext seeks an Engineering Technician III - Telemetry for Kwajalein Atoll, a unique, overseas assignment. The role supports daily telemetry operations, ground station systems, and mission-ready testing in a high-security environment.

Based in Huntsville, AL, this full-time position offers housing on Kwajalein and the chance to work with advanced telemetry gear and IRIG-compliant processes in challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electronics or equivalent technical training.
• Five or more years of related electronics experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government Secret security clearance.
• Must relocate to Kwajalein Atoll and travel to remote outer islands.
• Knowledge of IRIG standards and telemetry system concepts.
• Familiarity with RF/telemetry ground station equipment and test gear.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations at Kwajalein Telemetry Center and Kwajalein Antenna Complex.
• Perform pre-mission setup and testing per RCC IRIG standards.
• Participate in mission countdowns and pre-mission nominals.
• Analyze site sensor performance and produce post-mission reports.
• Maintain documentation with KTC lead during maintenance cycles.
• Support, configure, test, and document Telemetry Modernization Program work.
• Collaborate with other TM sites as required.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Telemetry systems

RF communication

Mission operations

Security clearance

Education

Associate degree in electronics

Two-year technical training

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Network analyzers

Bit error rate testers

Signal generators

Job description

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Engineering Technician III - Telemetry - Kwajalein Atoll - 3899

Full Time Not Applicable Huntsville, AL, US 1 Attachments

RGNext employees execute and report on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and support space situational awareness operations and experiments, using a wide array of highly sophisticated radar, telemetry and optical sensors to meet the needs of our nation in defending the United States and its interests.

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

What You Will Do:

• Assist with daily operations at Kwajalein Telemetry Center (KTC) and Kwajalein Antenna Complex.
• Perform pre mission setup and testing based on RCC IRIG standards.
• Participate in mission countdowns and all pre mission nominals.
• Make sound decisions of anomalies based on mission requirements.
• Analyze site sensor performance and create post mission products.
• Maintain documentation with assistance of KTC lead on regularly scheduled maintenance.
• Act as or primary or backup Site property custodian, security custodian and COMSEC custodian. Following all appropriate procedures. Conduct facility and safety inspections.
• Support, configure, test and document all aspects of the new Telemetry Modernization Program.
• Work at other TM sites to include: Gagan, Illeginni, Roi and Worthy.
• Support other site personnel on any type of mission setup or maintenance activities required to include antenna pedestal, control systems, setting up and testing of Post Impact Telemetry systems on Illeginni, understanding and troubleshooting of RF to fiber conversion hardware.
• Assist in conducting and understanding mission requirements and configuration need to accomplish the requirements under the direction of site lead.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Associate degree in electronics, or a two-year technical school, equivalent military training, or experience in lieu of education.
• Five (5) or more years of related electronics experience.
• Ability to climb and work at heights up to 250 feet.
• Ability to obtain and maintain tower climber certification (training provided).
• Must be able to work and travel via boat/helicopter to remote outer islands.
• Knowledge of communication systems and telemetry data flow.
• Knowledge of all aspects of Telemetry, antennas, receivers, recorders and other ground station equipment.
• Knowledge of IRIG standards and testing procedures.
• Use of test equipment to include Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers, Bit Error Rate Tester, Signal Generators.
• Knowledge of RF modulation schemes for Telemetry to include all ARTM modulation tiers, and error correction methods.
• Knowledge of situational awareness displays and how to configure new system for missions.
• Knowledge of RF/Fiber links.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50lbs unassisted.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• 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.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Knowledge of CCSDS Standards: Specifically, 131.0-B

Benefits of Working at RGNext:

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!

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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RGNext provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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