Principal Mechanical Engineer: Radar & Space Systems

Energy Jobline ZR; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

RGNext is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a position located at Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. The role involves maintenance, troubleshooting of radar mechanical systems, and managing integration projects (I&M and O&M) to support space and missile testing operations.

Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong CAD (SolidWorks) skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. Willingness to relocate and work non-duty hours is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Five (5) or more years of Mechanical Engineering experience or equivalent field experience.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effective hardware design, structural analysis, and organize integration projects.
• Familiar with standard mechanical functions of equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, and structural components.
• Safety-conscious.
• 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.
• Willingness and physical ability to work at moderate heights up to 50ft.
• Climber II Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire (local training and testing provided).
• Willingness and physical ability to assist engineering technicians with manual labor tasks consistent with the maintenance and upgrades of mechanical antenna systems.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 45 lbs. independently.
• Ability to perform (I&M) and (O&M) projects involving mechanical systems.
• Ability to work with other groups (Hardware, Digital, Transmitter, Receiver, Electrical, etc.) with their projects by providing mechanical design and support.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with movable mechanical systems, gear boxes, electrical servo systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems and/or electric motors.
• Demonstrated ability to aid in the development and improvement of routine preventive maintenance procedures.
• 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. 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 requirement.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance and troubleshooting of the radar mechanical systems.
• Performs implementation of new integration projects for both. improvement and modernization (I&M) and operational and maintenance (O&M).
• Maintain maintenance schedules, spare parts, and equipment inventory.
• Performs management of preventive maintenance projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

Schematic diagrams reading

Technical writing

Communication with craftsmen and techs

Manual labor support

Relocation willingness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

RGNext is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for a position located at Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. The role involves maintenance, troubleshooting of radar mechanical systems, and managing integration projects (I&M and O&M) to support space and missile testing operations.

Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years of experience, strong CAD (SolidWorks) skills, and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret clearance. Willingness to relocate and work non-duty hours is required.