Engineering Technician III - Telemetry - Kwajalein Atoll - 3899

Range Generation Next LLC•Huntsville, AL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

RGNext is hiring an Engineering Technician III to support telemetry operations on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. This overseas position is unaccompanied, with no family accommodation or pets. The role supports the Kwajalein Telemetry Center (KTC), Kwajalein Antenna Complex, and other telemetry sites, including Gagan, Illeginni, Roi, and Worthy. Duties include mission preparation and support, telemetry equipment and system testing, sensor performance analysis, maintenance documentation, and support for the Telemetry Modernization Program. The position requires working and traveling to remote outer islands by boat or helicopter, climbing towers up to 250 feet, and occasional work outside normal duty hours or on weekends to meet project or mission requirements. RGNext provides free housing and three meals a day at this location, with potential eligibility for overseas U.S. tax incentives (FEIE). Employees also receive a benefits package beginning on day one, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and a retirement savings plan with company match and immediate vesting.

Requirements

Associate degree in electronics, completion of a two-year technical school, equivalent military training, or experience in lieu of education.
Five or more years of related electronics experience.
Ability to climb and work at heights up to 250 feet.
Ability to obtain and maintain tower climber certification; training is provided.
Ability to work and travel by boat or helicopter to remote outer islands.
Knowledge of communication systems and telemetry data flow.
Knowledge of telemetry, antennas, receivers, recorders, and other ground station equipment.
Knowledge of IRIG standards and testing procedures.
Experience using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, bit error rate testers, and signal generators.
Knowledge of RF modulation schemes for telemetry, including all ARTM modulation tiers, and error correction methods.
Knowledge of situational awareness displays and configuring new systems for missions.
Knowledge of RF/fiber links.
Strong organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted.
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.
Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CCSDS Standards, specifically 131.0-B.

Responsibilities

Assist with daily operations at the Kwajalein Telemetry Center and Kwajalein Antenna Complex.
Perform pre-mission setup and testing based on RCC IRIG standards.
Participate in mission countdowns and pre-mission nominals.
Make decisions about anomalies based on mission requirements.
Analyze site sensor performance and create post-mission products.
Maintain documentation for regularly scheduled maintenance with assistance from the KTC lead.
Serve as primary or backup site property, security, and COMSEC custodian, following applicable procedures.
Conduct facility and safety inspections.
Support, configure, test, and document the Telemetry Modernization Program.
Work at other telemetry sites, including Gagan, Illeginni, Roi, and Worthy.
Support other site personnel with mission setup and maintenance, including antenna pedestals, control systems, Post Impact Telemetry systems on Illeginni, and RF-to-fiber conversion hardware troubleshooting.
Assist with understanding mission requirements and configuration needs under the direction of the site lead.
Perform other duties as assigned.