Mechanical Engineer III - Kwajalein Atoll - 3071

RGNext; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting radar mechanical systems, contributing to innovative integration projects, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, with hands-on experience in large mechanical systems. This is a unique opportunity to work in a stimulating environment that offers robust benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and a retirement savings plan. Join a company committed to your professional growth and work/life balance.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Access to Fitness Centers

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field.
• Ability to read and understand schematic diagrams.
• Familiar with mechanical functions of pumps and motors.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of radar mechanical systems.
• Organize and implement new integration projects for improvement.
• Provide mechanical design support for various groups.

Skills

Mechanical Systems Maintenance

3D CAD Software (SolidWorks)

Technical Writing

Schematic Diagrams Reading

Microsoft Office Project

Communication Skills

Safety Consciousness

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office Project

Job 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 maintenance and troubleshooting of the radar mechanical systems.
• Perform implementation of new integration projects for both improvement and modernization (I&M) and operational and maintenance (O&M)
• Perform hardware design and structural analysis.
• Organize integration projects
• Provide mechanical design and support for other groups such as Hardware, Digital, Transmitter, Receiver, Electrical etc.
• Perform work with movable mechanical systems, gear boxes, electrical servo systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems and/or electric motors.
• Perform (I&M) and (O&M) projects involving mechanical systems.

Required Skills

• Familiar with standard mechanical functions of equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, and structural components.
• Safety consciousness.
• Microsoft Office Project.
• Working knowledge of 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated ability to read schematic diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and direct craftsmen and technicians.
• Excellent written and communications skills to include technical writing.

Required Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Two or more years experience of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent field experience.
• Experience with radar or other large mechanical system maintenance is desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Climber II certification or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire.
• 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 Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD 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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.