System/Software Engineer Professional -Kwajalein Atoll -3672

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of space operations, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to launching and tracking critical missions. This role offers the chance to work on innovative Flight Safety systems, develop software configurations, and engage in exciting projects that directly impact national security. With comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and generous Paid Time Off, you'll enjoy a rewarding work environment that values your contributions. If you're ready to take your career to new heights, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Flexible Scheduling

Access to Fitness Centers

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Bachelor's in Engineering or a related technical field is required.
• Experience with safety-oriented systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software configurations for mission operations.
• Support mission operations and travel as needed.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and document systems for mission support.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Technical Requirements Evaluation

Prioritization and Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jira

Gitlab

DOORs

SharePoint

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 and 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. If you seek 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 include free housing, three meals a day, and potential overseas tax incentives.

Essential Functions

1. Work primarily with software and systems on land and sea-based Flight Safety systems located in the Marshall Islands and aboard the USAV Worthy. Systems include processing and display computers, networks, telemetry, communications, and transmitters.
2. Develop and maintain software configurations used in mission operations.
3. Become the subject matter expert on Safety System software functionality, based on the Common Display System, and Telemetry decommutation, particularly using the NetAcquire H30.
4. Operate, configure, troubleshoot, and document the systems for mission support, including post-mission analysis and documentation.
5. Support mission operations on Kwajalein Atoll or aboard the USAV Worthy; travel to Hawaii and CONUS if needed.
6. Participate in or lead troubleshooting efforts, fault detection, fault isolation, repair, testing, and reporting, including efforts to prevent reoccurrence.
7. Propose, plan, manage, and execute improvement projects, interfacing with government, vendors, cyber, information services, telemetry, communications, supply chain, and contracts. Complete reports as needed.
8. Author and contribute to mission preparation and execution documentation, interfacing directly with Reagan Test Site (RTS) customers.
9. Oversee other tasks related to property, calibration, secure room, facilities, and COMSEC.
10. Support RF Safety activities, including surveys, analysis, and incident investigation.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Ability to lead or participate in capturing, defining, and evaluating technical requirements.
2. Strong analytical skills.
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
4. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Microsoft Project.
5. Motivated, with the ability to identify issues and improvement opportunities, champion plans of action, and influence others.
6. Experience dealing with ambiguity and competing interests.
7. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently.
8. Ability to perform activities on towers and elevated structures up to 90' using proper PPE.
9. Familiarity with routed and switched IP networking is desired.
10. Ability to work at sea on the USAV Worthy for multi-week stretches.

Required Experience

1. Bachelor's of Science in engineering or related technical STEM major.
2. Zero or more years of military, technical, or post-university work experience.
3. Desired experience includes:

• Technical leadership on projects, teams, or staff.
• Experience with safety-oriented systems or products.
• Exposure to requirements capture and development tools (Jira, Gitlab, DOORs, SharePoint).
• Experience with Six Sigma, FMEA, FMECA, FHA, CMMI, INCOSI, or related practices.
• Software development experience.
• Certifications such as PMP, Security+, Network+, CCENT, CCNA are desired.
• Experience with military systems like avionics, communications, radars, and electro-mechanical controls is desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Must be able to relocate to Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must obtain and maintain a U.S. passport and USAG-KA driver's license.
• Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends.
• This position is unaccompanied.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

RGNext offers a challenging and rewarding environment with comprehensive benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurances, generous Paid Time Off, holiday pay, a retirement plan with company match, flexible scheduling, and access to on-base fitness centers. We are committed to work/life balance in a dynamic environment.

Note: This job description provides a general overview and is not exhaustive. Work assignments may be modified by the supervisor as appropriate.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.