Engineering Technician III - Kwajalein Atoll

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Full Time Not Applicable Huntsville, Huntsville, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition

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 at Roi Namur, Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands.

• Responsible for performing preventative and corrective maintenance for the ALCOR and MMW radar antenna electro-mechanical systems and structural members.
• Observe, test, and evaluate complex radar mechanical systems to diagnose and repair component failures.
• Perform maintenance, calibration, testing and modification of the antenna systems.
• Participate with fellow engineers on the design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects involving mechanical, servos, and antenna subsystems.
• Provide design inputs for equipment modifications and repairs.
• Climb and work at moderate heights.
• Maintain current spare parts inventory and procures 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 program.
• Works with minimal supervision.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and design.
• Ability to effectively perform maintenance, repairs and replacement of complex mechanical systems, gear boxes, brake systems and/or electric motors/generators.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of standard mechanical/electrical functions of equipment, including but not limited to pumps, motors, and structural components.
• Understanding of the operation and maintenance of fluid systems to include water cooling, pressured gas and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with using Graphic User Interfaces (GUIs) to operate process controllers, such as - Allen-Bradley or similar process controller.
• Ability to direct craftsmen/technicians.

Required Experience

• Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related discipline or equivalent combined education and experience.
• Five or more years of mechanical field support experience, working on large electro-mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and repairs.
• DoD test range systems O&M experience is desirable.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD 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
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Willingness and physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Certification as a tower climber and/or rescue climber or the willingness and physical ability to obtain these certifications.

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