Tech Control II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3887

Range Generation Next; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Range Generation Next seeks a communications technician for overseas Kwajalein Atoll duties, conducting testing, patching, frequency changes and troubleshooting of all TCF circuits. You will verify circuit quality with specialized test gear and coordinate satellite links for mission support.

The role requires an associate degree in electronics or equivalent, U.S. citizenship, ability to relocate, and eligibility for a Secret clearance. Benefits include housing and meals on Kwajalein.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronics or related technical field, or military experience/training, or experience in lieu of education.

Responsibilities

• Participate in conditioning, acceptance and quality testing of all DII links, trunks and circuits transiting the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll.
• Perform patching, testing, and frequency changing, troubleshooting, and restoration of all communications circuits interfacing the TCF.
• Verify quality of communications circuits, channels, and equipment by use of appropriate test equipment.
• Apply established procedures using voice or data orderwires, in conjunction with local and distant facilities, to effect necessary operational adjustments.
• Perform HF frequency changes.
• Coordinate satellite links and line terminal operation as outlined in DCAC 310-70-1.
• Coordinate with local user agencies in matters related to circuit performance, capabilities and utilization.
• Perform special operational performance test and evaluation on new equipment, circuits or frequencies.
• Perform scheduled and demand maintenance and testing on all TCF equipment and circuits.
• Use test equipment to detect and isolate faults/circuit degradation and perform restoral.

Skills

Patch and test communications circuits

Frequency changes

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Security clearance preparation

Test equipment proficiency

Education

Associates degree in electronics or related technical field

Tools

Transmission impairment measuring set

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzer

T-Berd 8000

T-Berd 4000

HST-3000

Fireberd 6000

T-Berd 224 PCM Analyzer

T-Berd 310 Communications Analyzer

Frequency counter

Job description

Full Time Not Applicable Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3887

RGNext employees execute and report on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and support space situational awareness operations and experiments, using a wide array of highly sophisticated radar, telemetry and optical sensors to meet the needs of our nation in defending the United States and its interests.

This overseas position is located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodation or pets). Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day and potential for overseas U.S. tax incentives (FEIE).

What You Will Do

• Participate in conditioning, acceptance and quality testing of all DII links, trunks and circuits transiting the U.S. Army Kwajalein Atoll.
• Perform patching, testing, and frequency changing, troubleshooting, and restoration of all communications circuits interfacing the TCF.
• Verify quality of communications circuits, channels, and equipment by use of appropriate test equipment.
• Apply established procedures using voice or data orderwires, in conjunction with local and distant facilities, to effect necessary operational adjustments.
• Perform HF frequency changes.
• Coordinate satellite links and line terminal operation as outlined in DCAC 310-70-1.
• Coordinate with local user agencies in matters related to circuit performance, capabilities and utilization.
• Perform special operational performance test and evaluation on new equipment, circuits or frequencies.
• Perform scheduled and demand maintenance and testing on all TCF equipment and circuits.
• Use test equipment, such as transmission impairment measuring set, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, T-Berd 8000, T-Berd 4000, HST-3000, Fireberd 6000 Communications Analyzer, T-berd 224 PCM Analyzer, T-berd 310 Communications Analyzer, frequency counter, oscillators and other transmission impairment test equipment to detect and isolate equipment faults/circuit degradation and in performing restoral.
• Use schematic diagrams, manufacturers service manual, and other documentation in determining equipment fault/circuit degradation and in performing repair/restoral.
• Operate Base Radio function IAW procedure outlined in ACP 113, 124, 125 and 147.
• Monitor and transmit as required on all international distress frequencies assigned to Kwajalein Atoll.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Associates degree in electronics or related technical field, or military experience/training, or experience in lieu of education.
• Two (2) or more years’ experiencein communications with at least one year in Technical Control or commercial equivalent fixed station operations and maintenance.
• Ability to patch, test, perform frequency changes, troubleshoot and restore communications circuits.
• Proficient skills with test equipment, such as, but not limited to, transmission impairment measuring set, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzer, T-Berd 8000, T-Berd 4000, HST-3000, Fireberd 6000 Communications Analyzer, T-berd 224 PCM Analyzer, T-berd 310 Communications Analyzer, frequency counters, oscillators.
• Proficient ability to read schematic diagrams, manufacturers service manuals, and other documentation to determine equipment fault or circuit degradation and to perform repair and restoration 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. citizens 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 requirements.

Benefits of Working at RGNext

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!

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.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RGNext provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.