Systems Engineer Senior - Kwajalein Atoll - 3609

Job Description

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 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!

• Provide technical oversight for the operation, maintenance and improvement for the ALCOR and MMW radars.
• Provide technical coordination for fault detection, fault isolation and repair at the system level.
• Provide status and recommendations to management and facilitates the implementation of maintenance processes.
• Make study recommendations, conducts approved studies, and provides technical review and/or oversight for improvement projects.
• Produce a summary report describing the events/anomalies of missions as well as any lessons learned.
• Responsible for maintaining radar performance through regular calibrations and systems analysis.
• Work under the technical guidance of a Lead Systems Engineer and may be required to coordinate work with counterparts at other sensors.
• Perform constant coordination and communication with the Software Team.
• Verify and validate new RCP software builds.
• Function as project lead for ECP, PST, O&M and I&M projects.
• Make study recommendations and provides technical leadership on modifications; ensures all upgrades are done in compliance with the Mission Operations design process
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Understanding to analyze the data across many disciplines, including antenna, servo, receiver, transmitter, signal and data processing as well as power and cooling, to understand and resolve complex operational issues.
• Complete understanding of all basic radar system and subsystem knowledge.
• Ability to organize and communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to perform data analysis using MATLAB.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and abilities in all development phases from concept development to final acceptance.
• Strength in one or more of the following disciplines and familiarity with all: receiver design and maintenance, servos, digital signal processing, detection and estimation algorithms, tracking algorithms, monopulse, classification, system modeling and simulation, real time programming, digital control, and transmitters.
• Knowledge of UNIX and object-oriented programming language, desired.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline or related STEM degree.
• Two (2) or more years of directly related on the job experience including field installation and testing, calibration, troubleshooting and acceptance testing of complex hardware systems.
• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline desired.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley hardware and software, desired.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
• Physical ability to climb and work at heights up to 50 feet.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

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.