Optics Technician III - Kwajalein Atoll - 3758

RGNext; Huntsville (AL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense and space operations company is seeking a skilled technician to operate and maintain optical systems on Kwajalein Atoll. Candidates should have an Associates degree in electronics or related field and five or more years of relevant experience. This unaccompanied position offers benefits like free housing, meals, and opportunities for professional growth. A DoD Secret security clearance is required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement savings plan with company matching

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in optics, electronics, or mechanical systems maintenance.
• Experience working with standard electronics or optical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain RTS instrumentation optical systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and install instrumentation.

Skills

Excellent personal computer and software application skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings

Ability to work independently

Ability to read and interpret optical drawings

Education

Associates degree in electronics, optics, or equivalent military training

Tools

Maximo

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

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 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 U.S. tax incentives.

Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain RTS instrumentation optical systems and high-speed video cameras.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment in accordance with technical documentation.
• Perform daily operations and mission support activities according to standardized checklists and work instructions.
• Assist or lead in analyzing optical tracking equipment and system problems to resolution.
• Maintain Configuration Documentation and equipment maintenance records.
• Identify areas of process improvement and recommend improvements
• Prepare and deliver reports.
• Assist or lead in modification, checks, and calibrations of electronic and optical systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and install instrumentation.
• Lead, assist and provide input into special projects, calibrations and tests.
• Act as site lead for inventory control and facilities management inspections as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Excellent personal computer and software application skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, administrative and prioritization skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to work independently and as an active team member in a medium-sized groups.
• Ability to be flexible, maintain a positive attitude, be reliable and work under pressure in a very dynamic environment.
• Ability to read and interpret optical drawings desired.

Required Experience

• Associates degree in electronics, optics, or equivalent military training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years\' equivalent experience in optics, electronics, mechanical systems or telemetry systems maintenance and repair.
• Experience working with standard electronics or optical test equipment.
• Experience with Maximo, other maintenance control systems.
• Experience with Adobe Suite or other digital photography and video editing software packages desired.
• Experience related to the operations and maintenance of Optical tracking systems, including advanced optical sensor and computer-controlled tracking techniques and methodologies 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 Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Ability to work in remote locations (in pairs) for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry and maneuver 40 pound optical instruments unassisted.
• Able to travel by boat, helicopter, or aircraft to work at remote sites with limited facilities. Must have a waist circumference of 42" or less to ride in helicopters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S.A.G.K.A. driver\'s license.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• 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 experienced cybersecurity professionals a challenging, stimulating, and rewarding career environment with significant opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package starts on day one and includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay, and a retirement savings plan with immediate company matching and vesting. Additional benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers, and more, all within a productive and evolving work-life balance.

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 identify, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.