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RGNext · 2 months ago

Transmitter Engineer IV - Kwajalein Atoll - 3790

Huntsville, AL, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

RGNext is a company that provides operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems for space launch and defense. They are seeking a Transmitter Engineer IV to provide operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for transmitter systems, lead modernization efforts, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines to maximize sensor availability.

Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyMechanical Engineering

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for L-band and S-band transmitter systems to include providing directions to technicians assisting in accomplishing these tasks

Lead improvement and modernization efforts to include all phases of development from design through system acceptance

Provide status reports, performance metrics, and recommendations to the Sensor Manager regarding the transmitter systems

Update and maintain system documentation to include manuals, preventative maintenance schedules, and drawings

Establish and maintain a safety conscious work environment in cooperation with the Safety department

Collaborate with other groups to include complimentary engineering disciplines to ensure sensor availability is maximized

Lead procurement and sparing efforts to include initial component research, vendor selection, and all subsequent actions to ensure necessary components and materials are on hand to support continuous operations

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Electrical principlesCircuit troubleshootingHigh voltage systemsHigh power RF measurementHigh power amplifiersSwitchgear operationMicrosoft Office SuiteMentoring junior engineersSafety awarenessTeam leadership

Required

Strong understanding of electrical principles, including the fundamentals of transmitter architecture

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

Comfortable working with high voltage (up to 120kV), to include troubleshooting

Familiarity with and demonstrated ability to operate standard electronic test equipment, preferably to include high power Radio Frequency (RF) measurement techniques

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

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

Familiarity with switchgear, 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

General software literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with strong electrical background, or a degree in a related engineering discipline

Five (5) or more years of related experience including: Field installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and/or acceptance testing of electrical systems, preferably to include high power RF and high voltage

Experience with high power vacuum tube operation desired

Mission operations and test range systems experience, desired

Ability to climb and work at heights up to 75 ft

Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 45 lbs. unassisted

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 Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands

Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport

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