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RGNext · 2 months ago

Senior PR Transmitter Engineer - Kwajalein Atoll - 3786

Huntsville, AL, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

RGNext is a leading company in space operations and sustainment, providing critical systems for various space launch initiatives. The Senior PR Transmitter Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and repairing UHF and VHF transmitters, conducting failure analysis, and implementing design modifications to ensure optimal performance of transmitter systems.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support maintenance and/or repair efforts on both UHF & VHF transmitters; directs technicians and helpers to accomplish these maintenance activities

Perform testing and failure analysis of the transmitters down to the component level; designs and implements corrective measures to prevent future failures

Respond to failure events of the antenna/transmitter, 24/7

Provide design modifications and improvements for transmitters; this includes creating schematics and implementing modifications as well as directing activities of technicians and helpers to properly install these design modifications

Maintain tracking and failure data for high power RF tubes; issues periodic memos indicating spare issues and status

Determine transmitter spares requirements and orders parts as required; finds replacement candidates for obsolete parts and implements required design changes

Provide technical support to systems engineering and management for all transmitter technical issues

Modify and maintain documentation for transmitters including but not limited to equipment schematics and manuals; verifies drafting changes to drawings and manuals meet engineering requirements

Support the safety program to ensure a safe workplace for all transmitter personnel

Write weekly reports conveying transmitter developments and issues/problems to management

Provide email correspondence with tube vendors and other suppliers as required

Work with all engineering disciplines and management to meet mission requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical principlesCircuit troubleshootingHigh voltage operationTransmitter architectureAnalog/RF componentsElectronic test equipmentSoftware literacyDesign engineeringSafety awarenessProject managementTeam leadershipCommunication skills

Required

Strong understanding of electrical principles

Strong circuit troubleshooting skills and the ability to read and interpret schematics

Comfortable working with high voltage (up to 50 kV)

Familiarity with floating ground systems

Familiarity with radar receiver systems

General knowledge of Analog/RF components such as vacuum tube amplifiers, RF couplers, hybrids etc

General software literacy. Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with and ability to operate standard electronic test equipment including spectrum analyzers and network analyzers

Solid knowledge of the fundamentals of transmitter architecture

Knowledgeable on the use and operation of transmitter amplifiers to include: Klystrons, Travelling Wave Tubes (TWT's), Vacuum Tubes and transistor devices

High degree of demonstrated ability to effectively use high power RF measurement techniques and perform high voltage troubleshooting

Design familiarity with switchgears, analog and digital control hardware and RFI shielding practices

Ability to work independently with limited guidance

Ability to assist in development of junior engineers and technicians

Ability to lead various disciplines in the completion of projects that may sometimes be technically complex

Full understanding of the unique safety issues associated with working at high power RF that are common in this work environment

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline

10+ years radar transmitter/RF experience including: High power RF measurement and high voltage troubleshooting, Field installation and testing, calibration, troubleshooting and acceptance testing, Design and development engineering, Project management

Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret 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

Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull up to 45 lbs. independently

The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements