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 Operation and Maintenance employee, you will join a team of highly motivated and innovative professionals who take pride in their work and in the mission of developing, sustaining, and delivering world class space launch solutions! If you are seeking to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s busiest launch port, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

Essential Functions

• Provide field maintenance, operations and engineering support to Eastern Range metric tracking radar systems
• Implement sustainment tasks
• Analyze radar equipment, components and systems issues down to the root cause
• Recommend equipment replacement through performance/failure analysis and vendor research
• Develop and present procedures, training sessions and reports
• Provide technical direction and training to technicians during installations, modifications, preventive and corrective maintenance and as required
• Develop and teach internal training packages on all applicable systems and subsystems
• Provide support to Range Metric Systems Staff personnel
• Provide support to modernization and sustainment engineering tasks
• Complete assigned training and assist with the training of others to ensure optimal availability of qualified personnel for daily operations, maintenance, and launch support
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced oral and written communications skills
• Must be a team player and work with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and be reliable in a very dynamic environment
• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a diverse, team-orientated environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public

Required Experience

• AS Degree in Electronic Technology, or two-year technical school, equivalent military experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ten years of experience in electronics maintenance and/or engineering
• Eight years of experience in operation and maintenance of radar systems
• Extensive knowledge of Radar Open System Architecture (ROSA), Missile Precision Instrumentation Radar (MIPIR), Fixed Position System (FPS)-16 and Phased Array class precision tracking radar systems maintenance, operation and engineering
• Good working knowledge of applicable test, measurement and diagnostic equipment
• Proficient in the use of personal computer and software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Extensive knowledge of Eastern Range instrumentation, engineering standards, logistics, range processes and procedures, preferred
• Good working knowledge of Eastern Range documentation processes, preferred
• Prior experience as an engineer, preferred
• Knowledge of FURUNO surveillance radar systems, preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be able to climb and perform work from stairway, mobile and fixed service platforms up to 90 feet
• Must be able to regularly lift 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces
• Must be willing to travel out of the Continental United States for extended periods of time and to remote locations
• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours, weekends or holidays to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Valid U.S. Passport or ability to obtain one
• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement

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 recreational facilities and more! 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.