RGNext · 3 months ago
Systems Engineer Senior - Kwajalein Atoll - 3763
Huntsville, AL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expRGNext operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems for defense and space operations. They are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to work on Flight Safety systems, manage improvement projects, and support mission operations both on Kwajalein Atoll and onboard the USAV Worthy vessel.
Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work on the land and sea-based Flight Safety systems located in the tropical Marshall Islands and aboard the USAV Worthy. Systems include processing and display computers, networks, telemetry, communications, transmitters and marine
Propose, plan, manage and execute improvement projects. This can include interfaces with government, vendors, cyber, information services, telemetry, communications, supply chain and contracts. Complete progress, test and analysis reports as needed
Identify and lead process improvement initiatives
Operate, configure, troubleshoot, and document the systems for mission support. This includes post-mission analysis and documentation
Support mission operations on Kwajalein Atoll or aboard the vessel USAV Worthy. Travel to Hawaii and CONUS if needed
Participate or lead troubleshooting efforts, fault detection, fault isolation, repair, testing, and reporting. Includes championing efforts to prevent reoccurrence
Author and contribute to mission preparation and execution documentation. Interface directly with Reagan Test Site (RTS) customers
Contribute to overseeing other tasks related to property, calibration, secure room, facilities, and COMSEC
Provide support for RF Safety to include surveys, analysis, and incident investigation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to lead or participate in capturing, defining and evaluating technical requirements
Strong analytical skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Microsoft Project
Ability to identify issues and improvement opportunities. Champion a plan of action and win over others as needed
Experience in dealing with ambiguity and competing interests
Ability to prioritize and manage concurrently running projects
Able to perform activities on towers and elevated structures using the proper PPE
Ability to work at sea on the USAV Worthy for multi-week stretches
Bachelor's Degree in engineering or a related STEM discipline
Two (2) or more years of military, technical, or post-University degree work experience in related field
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship
Willingness and physical ability to work aboard a ship at-sea for multiple weeks
Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
Able to travel to neighboring islands via helicopter and small plane. Must have a waist circumference of 42” or less to ride in helicopters
Physical ability to climb up to 50' towers and move heavy equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted, sometimes through challenging passageways and up and down stairs as needed
Preferred
Familiar with routed and switched IP networking desired
Experience in a technical leadership role on a project, team or staff level
Experience working in a safety-oriented system or product line, desired
Exposure to requirements capture and life cycle development tools (Jira, Gitlab, DOORs, SharePoint)
Exposure to Six Sigma, CMMI, INCOSI, FMEA, FMECA, FHA, or other engineering related practices
Software development experience, desired
PMP, Security+, Network+, CCENT, and/or CCNA certifications, desired
Experience with technical military systems such as avionics, communications, radars, and electro-mechanical control systems, desired
Benefits
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
Flexible scheduling
Access to on-base fitness centers
Company
RGNext
RGNext provides IT support, cybersecurity, engineering, communications and technical services for the defense and aeronautical industries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steve Mentzer
Retired President & CEO
Kimberly Ashley, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Senior HR Business Partner
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