Engineering Technician II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3894

Range Generation Next•Huntsville, AL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

RGNext employees support theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing, as well as space situational awareness operations and experiments, using radar, telemetry, and optical sensors. This overseas, unaccompanied position is located on Roi-Namur on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands; family accommodation and pets are not permitted. The role maintains the ALTAIR radar antenna’s electromechanical systems and structural members, supports radar operations and modernization projects, and maintains maintenance, inventory, safety, and property records. The position may require climbing and working at heights up to 150 feet and occasional work outside normal duty hours or on weekends. Benefits at this location include free housing, three meals a day, and potential eligibility for overseas U.S. tax incentives (FEIE).

Requirements

Associate degree in electronics, RF, or another technical field; completion of a two-year technical school; military experience; or equivalent experience in lieu of education.
Two or more years of technical experience.
Hands-on technical experience with mechanical and electrical maintenance and repairs.
Ability to maintain, repair, and replace complex mechanical systems, including gearboxes, pumps, motors, bearings, and coaxial/waveguide components.
Ability to use standard electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital voltmeters, RF power meters, spectrum analyzers, and frequency analyzers.
Ability to read electronic schematics.
Ability to troubleshoot electronics and perform general repairs.
Electrical fabrication and soldering skills.
Ability to independently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to climb and work at heights up to 150 feet and complete climber safety training, provided on site.
Ability to use standard mechanical tools.
General computer literacy with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
Ability to relocate to the United States Army Garrison – Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.

Nice To Haves

Experience with PLCs.
DC motor/generator maintenance or installation experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure preventative and corrective maintenance of ALTAIR radar antenna electromechanical systems and structural members according to the maintenance schedule.
Assist with and oversee maintenance crew tasks, including painting, greasing, gear maintenance, and oil changes.
Maintain operational equipment, including electric motors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, bearings, and coaxial/waveguide components.
Maintain shop equipment, including hand tools, a sandblaster, and a compressor.
Maintain current spare-parts inventory and procure parts as needed.
Maintain accurate, detailed records of maintenance performed.
Support receiver, transmitter, and hardware engineers with the design and implementation of improvement and modernization projects involving receivers, transmitters, servos, and antenna subsystems.
Assist with operations, maintenance, repair, and modification of radar components.
Follow procedures for storing and disposing of hazardous waste.
Enter antenna operational-hour data in MAXIMO and track ALTAIR team property items.
Climb and work at heights up to 150 feet as needed.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work occasional non-duty hours or weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
Lead and document daily safety meetings.