Engineering Technician II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3509 - 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.

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 and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions! If you are seeking 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 Roi-Namur 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 tax incentives.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance for the ALCOR and MMW radar antenna electro-mechanical systems.
• Electrical work including fabrication, repair, troubleshooting, and/or installation of cable harnesses, control system wiring, power distribution panels, signal and power wiring to individual components or sensors, etc.
• Electrically integrating new or replacement components into existing system.
• Utilizie lock out tag out procedures.
• Participate with fellow engineers on the design and implementation of improvement ad modernization (I&M) projects involving electrical subsystems.
• Proactively provide design inputs or equipment modifications and repairs in areas that would benefit from improvement.
• Climb and work heights up to 50 feet.
• Maintain current spare parts inventory and procure parts as required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance performed.
• Support day-to-day operations to meet radar mission requirements.
• Perform occasional shift work to support operational tasking.
• Adhere to Company safety policies, procedures and programs.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of electrical principles and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Familiarity using a digital multimeter, current meter, and megger.
• Ability to assist with mechanical maintenance including replacing and servicing electric motors, gear boxes, brake systems; maintaining cooling flow systems; adjusting and inspecting torque values; greasing gears or upkeeping lubrication systems.
• Knowledge of standard electrical/mechanical functions of equipment, including but not limited to pumps, motors, and structural components.
• General computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Required Experience

• Associates Degree, Trade or Vocational-Technical School Certification, or equivalent combined education and experience.
• Two or more years of electrical training and/or field support experience working on electro-mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and repairs.
• Electrician apprenticeship experience or Journeyman License is desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Willingness and physical ability to lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Willingness and physical ability to obtain climber and fall protection certifications on site.
• Willingness and physical ability to work at heights up to 50 feet in a man lift, on a permeant platform, or in a full body harness with tether attached to tie off points.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison located on Roi Namur, 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

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.