Telemetry Technician III - Kwajalein Atoll

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!

This position is located 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

• Assist site lead on daily operations at Kwajalein Telemetry Center.
• Perform pre mission setup and testing based on RCC Irig standards.
• Conduct the mission countdowns and all pre mission nominals.
• Make sound of decisions of anomalies based on mission requirements.
• Analyze site sensor performance and create post mission products.
• Coordinate and work with mission customers for requirements.
• Maintain documentation with assistance of site lead on regularly scheduled maintenance.
• Site property custodian, security custodian and comsec custodian. Following all appropriate procedures. Conduct facility and safety inspections.
• Support, configure, test and document all aspects of the new Telemetry Modernization Program.
• Work at other TM sites to include, Roi, Gagan, Illeginni, Kwaj and Worthy.
• Support other site personnel on any type of mission setup or maintenance activities required to include antenna pedestal, control systems, setting up and testing of Post Impact Telemetry systems on Illeginni, understanding and troubleshooting of RF to fiber conversion hardware.
• Assist in conducting and understanding mission requirements and configuration need to accomplish the requirements under the direction of site lead.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of the data flow inputs from other sites or other program sensors.
• Knowledge of IRIG standards and testing procedures.
• Knowledge of new RF TM modulation schemes, error correction and the new capabilities of new TM receivers.
• Knowledge of situational awareness displays and how to configure new system for missions.
• Knowledge of RF/Fiber links.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Required Experience

• Associate degree in electronics, or a two-year technical school, or equivalent military experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) or more years’ of electronic related experience
• Experience using of test equipment to include Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Bit Error Rate Tester, Signal Generators.
• Experience in all aspects of Telemetry, antennas, receivers, recorders and other ground station equipment.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs of electronic equipment, work on antenna pedestals.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• This position is unaccompanied and living on Kwajalein.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

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! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.