Telecommunications Technician Professional, Ascension - 3328 - Military Veterans

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.

This position is a remote overseas assignment on Ascension Island, South Atlantic Ocean, in support of daily, special test and launch operations with no family accommodations. Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day, potential for overseas tax incentives, 24-hour gym access, tennis, racquetball & basketball courts, pool, fishing, hiking, beautiful beaches, scuba diving, team sports and more!

This position is not eligible for telecommuting.

Essential Functions

• Perform electrical, mechanical and RF troubleshooting to determine problems in equipment


• Dismantle, adjust, repair, calibrate, align, assemble and operate equipment


• Responsible for Property Inventory, Control of Supply Parts and Tools, and Quality Assurance


• Responsible for working with Depot Property Manager to ensure calibration of Eastern Range test equipment


• Maintain station logs, documentation, and records


• Bulk encryptors for EFTO utilizing FIPS-2


• Operate timing FDME count distribution equipment, TWSTT, IRIG distribution and GPS receivers


• Perform technical duties in Tech Control environment


• Support routine test operations, checkouts, and modifications


• Operate and maintain TMS-3000, FCC-100s, Orion DRCS, IDNX, Timeplex, AUTODIN, ATM networking equipment, and various KG devices


• Support other duties as assigned in above areas


• Train in all areas of Ascension Communications and assist in the training of other employees


• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing


• Good analytical and problem solving skills


• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-oriented environment


• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public

Required Experience

• AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Two (2) years of communications operations and maintenance experience


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook


• Experience utilizing test and diagnostic measurement equipment, Fireberd digital test set, network analyzers, multi-meters and oscilloscopes


• Experience with troubleshooting of electronic equipment/systems


• Knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with the operation and maintenance of military satellite communications equipment including the antenna system, RF transmit and receive subsystems, and satellite modems and digital interface equipment, preferred


• Knowledge, understanding, and familiarity with the operation and maintenance of Tech Control, data transmission systems, digital switching equipment, patch panels, audio amplifiers, and signal conditioning equipment, preferred


• Working knowledge of U.S. Air Force Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Frequently move, transport, install and position equipment weighing up to 50 pounds


• Frequently ascend/descend, and traverse, work areas at heights of approximately 20 feet or more


• Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification within six months of start date, preferred


• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements


• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship


• Valid U.S. Driver's License


• Valid U.S. Passport or ability to obtain one

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! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds 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.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.