Engineering Technician II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3287
Huntsville, AL 
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Posted 14 days ago
Job Description

Ready to launch your career? RGNext operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.

This position is located at Kwajalein Atoll on Roi-Namur

Essential Functions
  • Responsible for ensuring preventative and corrective maintenance for the ALTAIR radar antenna electro-mechanical systems and structural members is performed per maintenance schedule.
  • Oversee maintenance crew to ensure tasks are performed properly i.e. (paint, grease, gear maintenance, oil change, etc.)
  • Maintain operational equipment i.e. (electric motors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, bearings, coax/waveguide components, etc.)
  • Maintain shop equipment i.e. (hand tools, sandblaster, compressor, etc.)
  • Maintain current spare parts inventory and procure parts as required.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance performed.
  • Assist with operations, maintenance, repair, and modification of radar components.
  • Comply with all applicable procedures for storing and disposing of hazardous waste.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
  • Ability to safely climb to heights up to 100 ft. to perform and oversee maintenance activities.
  • Ability to effectively perform maintenance, repairs, and replacement of complex mechanical systems; gear boxes, pumps, motors, bearings, and coax/waveguide components.
  • Ability to effectively use standard mechanical tools.
  • General computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Strong written & verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to lead and document daily safety meeting.
Required Experience
  • Associate degree in electronics, RF, other technical field or a two year technical school, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two or more years of technical experience
  • Technical, hands-on work experience with mechanical/electrical maintenance and repairs.
  • Desired
  1. AMPP (NACE) Coating Inspector or similar certification and/or experience with proper metal coating processes
  2. Machining experience using vertical mill and/or lathe.
  3. SMAW or GTAW weld experience in 3G and 4G positions.
  4. Rigging and heavy equipment lifting experience.
  5. Experience with PLC.
  6. DC Motor/Generator maintenance/installation experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Willingness and physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
  • Willingness and physical ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.
  • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
  • This position is unaccompanied.
  • Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Roi-Namur.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
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.


RGNext is committed to recruiting, hiring, and fostering the most qualified employees. RGNext provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status, and to base all such employment decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned.


 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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