Communications Tech II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3390

Ready to launch your career? RGNext operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.

This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Essential Functions

• Work in a team environment with individual responsibilities for the operation and maintenance of various communications systems and architectures geographically dispersed on eight islands.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on analog and IP communications, video distribution systems, timing suites, and other mission related systems located throughout RTS facilities.
• Utilize a broad range of test equipment in the performance of preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Maintain equipment documentation, drawings, mission logs, forms, and other record keeping.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Technical writing skills sufficient to produce, edit and maintain drawings, diagrams, and manuals in accordance with customer requirements.
• Able to utilize technical documentation to support maintenance actions, configuration changes, and upgrade processes.
• Ability to safely and effectively use various power tools.
• Ability to operate various types of test equipment to include multimeters, and oscilloscopes for basic preventive and corrective maintenance actions.
• Ability to obtain proper voice communication etiquette, practices, and procedures.

Required Experience

• Associate's Degree, military experience, or technical school in Electronics or a related field, or combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) years' experience with telecommunications industry, cabling, tech control, satellite communications, range operations or related field.
• Familiarity with network operations, industry standard practices, and various protocols.
• Experience with legacy analog communication equipment desired.
• Experience configuring network attached equipment.
• Installation and maintenance of UPS backup power equipment; experience with AC and DC power distributions systems; experience with any DSL, ISDN, OTN, SONET, or Cisco networking; experience with telecom codes/standards for ISP or OSP wiring/cabling, installation, and troubleshooting desired.
• Technology knowledge of T1, DS0, 4-wire analog, long-haul circuits, interfacing long-haul circuits, or interfacing radios/key-lines; work experience with Timecode processors, Video Encoders/Decoders, GPS, Voice over IP systems preferred.

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 Garrison, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Able to travel by boat, helicopter, or aircraft to work at remote sites with limited facilities. Must have a waist circumference of 42" or less to ride in helicopters.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
• Willing to work extended hours and occasional overnights and extended stays at remote locations to support mission requirements.
• Valid driver's License required.
• This position is unaccompanied.

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! 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.

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