Electronic Technician B - Radar - 3563

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!

This position may be assigned to Patrick Space Force Base, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or Kennedy Space Center.

This position is not eligible for telecommuting

Essential Functions

• Operate, maintain and repair precision, large scale radar instrumentation systems
• Analyze radar tracking equipment and system problems to resolution
• Maintain objective quality evidence, configuration documentation, and other records as required
• Identify areas of process improvement and recommend efficiencies as required
• Prepare and deliver reports per schedules
• Assist in modification, sustainment, depot-level actions and systems checks/calibrations
• Perform launch and other mission support, using standard operating procedures
• Perform tracking operations; collect and maintain associated data within customer and procedural requirements
• Troubleshoot to component level, test, repair, calibrate, adjust, install and inspect instrumentation
• 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 organizational skills (e.g., time management, administrative, prioritization)
• Advanced communication skills (e.g., oral, written, reports)
• Advanced ability to read and understand schematics, elevation, and assembly drawings
• Ability to work well independently and also as an active team member in a medium-sized group. This requires having a positive can-do attitude, being flexible, reliable, responsible, and able to work under pressure 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
• Two (2) years of experience as an Instrumentation Operator Repairer or equivalent electronic technician experience related to the operations and maintenance of large scale Radars, including advanced RF tracking systems and computer controlled tracking techniques and methodologies
• Good experience with troubleshooting digital and analog circuits to component level
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good experience working with standard electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, frequency counters, pulse generators, and analog/digital meters
• Good experience working with instrumentation systems including RF/IF receivers, microwave, servo control systems, antennas, high-powered transmitters and computer systems to the component and line item level
• Experience with IMDS/SMARTT and/or other maintenance control systems, preferred
• Experience working with inventory, property control, logistics, and quality standards, preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Local travel between Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Kennedy Space Center and Patrick Space Force Base, and overseas travel to Ascension Island
• The flexibility to work frequent non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver 40-pound Radar components
• Ability to work in confined spaces for extended durations
• Ability to climb and perform work from narrow stairway and service platforms up to 90 feet
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• 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.