Mission Radio and Fiber Comm Tech IV - Kwajalein Atoll - 3505

RGNext; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Communications Technician to join their team at a premier gateway to space. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of critical communication systems, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. This unique position offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment on Kwajalein Atoll, with benefits including free housing and meals. If you have a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to national defense, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday pay

Retirement savings plan with company match

Flexible scheduling

Access to on-base fitness centers

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in communications and radio systems.
• Ability to read schematics and technical documentation.
• Proficient in troubleshooting and maintaining electronic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of RF radios and antennas.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on communication systems.
• Ensure safety training is current and conduct safety planning.

Skills

UHF/VHF/HF Radio Systems

Electronic test equipment

Troubleshooting electronic equipment

Fiber optic installation and repair

Basic PC operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in electronics

Technical School or military experience

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

RF and fiber optic power meters

Communications test sets

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 to 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 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 for overseas tax incentives.

Essential Functions

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, optimization, upgrades, maintenance, and repair of RF radios, transmission lines, & antennas.
• Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, wiring, soldering, maintenance, and repair operations on a variety of electronic equipment, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
• Operate TMDE in the maintenance and evaluation of assigned equipment to include multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, RF and fiber optic power meters, communications test sets, TDRs, fiber optic light sources, and fiber optic diagnostic equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on communications and equipment and systems in accordance with applicable system technical orders and other applicable technical documentation.
• Perform fiber Optic installation, termination, repair and maintenance.
• Ensure safe working conditions to include ensuring all required safety training is current, conducting safety stand downs and safety planning for hazardous activities.
• Interact with other RGNext, Range contractor sections and external customers to ensure successful communications support of mission activities.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of tagged property items and maintain adequate bench stock and spare equipment.
• Update and/or create SOPs, instructions, checklists, training plans, and circuit drawings.
• Perform other duties as needed such as but not limited to organize files, conduct training, clean and perform preventative corrosion on fiber truck.

Required Skills

• Proficient technical experience installing, operating, programming, maintaining, and troubleshooting electronic and communications equipment including:
  1. UHF/VHF/HF Radio Systems including antennas and Handheld Radio Programming.
  2. Electronic test equipment (i.e. SWR meters, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscopes, power supply, TDRs, etc.).
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, manufacturers service manuals, and other technical documentation.
• Ability to train others on radio and electronics troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair.
• Ability to learn fiber optic install, terminations, troubleshooting, and repair.
• Basic PC operation.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in electronics, communications or related field or Technical School or military experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Eight (8) years' experience in communications and Radio Systems.
• Commercial or military training in communications theory and operation desired.
• Formal on-the-job training as a Communications Technician or related field desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• 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.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

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.