RGNext · 7 hours ago
Transmitter Engineer Lead - Kwajalein Atoll - 3815
Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands, Huntsville, AL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expRGNext is a company focused on providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track various space launch rockets. The Transmitter Engineer Lead will provide technical support for operations of ALCOR & MMW transmitters, including design modifications, maintenance, testing, and documentation management.
Cyber SecurityMechanical EngineeringInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide technical support for all operations of the ALCOR & MMW transmitters
Provide design modifications and improvements for both ALCOR & MMW transmitters; this includes creating schematics and implementing modifications as well as directing activities of technicians and helpers to properly install these design modifications
Support maintenance efforts on both ALCOR & MMW transmitter; directs technicians and helpers to accomplish these maintenance activities
Perform testing and failure analysis of the ALCOR & MMW transmitters down to the component level; designs and implements corrective measures to prevent future failures
Maintain tracking and failure data for ALCOR & MMW high power RF tubes; issues periodic memos indicating spare issues and status
Maintain, operate and support the MMW HV Test Stand to periodically test and evaluate MMW high power TWTs
Determine ALCOR and MMW 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 ALCOR & MMW transmitter technical issues
Modify and maintain documentation for ALCOR & MMW 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
Transmitter Lead at appropriate times, must make inputs about performance of junior engineers, technicians, and field engineers; possesses no hiring/firing authority but at times will act in a supervisory role
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Solid knowledge of the fundamentals of transmitter architecture
Extremely knowledgeable on the use and operation of transmitter amplifiers to include: Klystrons, Travelling Wave Tubes (TWT's), Vacuum Tubes and transistor devices
High voltage design techniques
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 and X-radiation levels that are common in this work environment
BSEE or related engineering discipline
Five (5) or more years radar transmitter experience including:
High power RF measurement and high voltage troubleshooting
Field installation and testing, calibration, troubleshooting and acceptance testing
Allen-Bradley hardware (PLC-5 and I/O modules) or similar process controller experience
Design and development engineering
Mission Operations
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
Preferred
Familiarity with software such as RSLinx, RSLogix, RSView, Matlab is desired
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability and life insurances
Generous Paid Time Off
Holiday pay
A retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one
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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