Electronics Tech Maintenance IV - Kwajalein Atoll - 3859

Job Description

Job Description

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 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.

What You Will Do:

• Provide transmitter operations, maintenance and repair support for UHF and VHF radar systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot various pieces of commercial and custom hardware.
• Install new equipment and provide technical input about system configuration and performance.
• Provide support maintaining and equipment calibration database, test fixtures and assemblies utilizing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components.
• Climb and work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance for large radars including RF transmitter, receivers and antenna subsystems.
• Provide support during design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects involving receivers, transmitters, servos, and antenna subsystems.
• Maintain additional operational equipment that supports the radar, i.e. (electric motors, pumps, compressors, etc.)
• Maintain shop equipment located in the building, i.e. (drill press, lathe, sandblaster, plasma table, etc.)
• Maintain current spare parts inventory and procure parts as required.
• Maintain and document all records of maintenance, parts usage, and system outage in the computer maintenance management system which is MAXIMO.
• Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
• Support day-to-day operations to meet radar mission requirements.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have :

• Associate’s degree in Electronics Technology or related field or military equivalent training (Radar/RF technician) or experience in lieu of education.
• Eight (8) years of electronics technician experience including high voltage systems, high power electronics and RF transmission equipment experience.
• Ability to effectively use standard electronic test equipment, including but not limited to oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, RF power meters, spectrum analyzers and frequency analyzers.
• Ability to read and understand electronic schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to successfully troubleshoot electronics and perform general repairs.
• Electrical fabrication skills and soldering skills.
• Sufficient critical thinking and writing skills required to generate Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), maintenance & operation procedures, and weekly reports.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs. independently.
• Ability to climb and work at heights up to 150 feet.
• Climber II Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire (local training and testing provided).
• Ability to communicate with suppliers, perform material estimating, write technical specifications, read and approve submittals and finalize as-built drawings.
• General computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Familiar with Electro-mechanical systems and Motor Generator (MG) sets.
• Must be able to strictly adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and RF safety regulations (OSHA/DoD standards).
• 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.
• 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.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support projects or mission requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• A background in high power electronics and RF transmission.
• Journeyman Electrician.
• Ability to perform maintenance on vacuum tubes and high-power peak pulsed microwave transmitters.
• Ability to safely set up and conduct measurements of dc or dc pulsed high-voltage circuits.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid, High Voltage Safety, RF Radiation Hazard Training.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics Technology or related or 4 years of civilian military electronics training.
• Knowledge of Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware

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.