Senior Technician RF - 2604 Opportunity at RGNext

Senior Technician RF - 2604

November 3, 2022 - Ready to launch your career? RGNext (Range Generation Next) operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.

This Senior RF Technician position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

Essential Functions

• Operate and maintain electronic test equipment, to include oscilloscopes, RF signal generators, spectrum and network analyzers, power meters, and other test equipment.
• Configure equipment for operations, select the appropriate antennas, calibrate equipment as necessary, and report when system is ready for operation.
• Maintain configuration control and maintain property control.
• Perform all operational support utilizing procedures and any specialized instructions to lower-level technicians.
• Determine malfunctions, troubleshoot to the unit replacement level, and return equipment to operational condition.
• Provide technical guidance to other technicians. 

Required Skills

• Mathematical skills to include Algebra and Trigonometry.
•  Ability to make independent decisions based on the information at their disposal.
• Good organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment.

Required Experience

• A.S degree in Electronics Technology, related field or equivalent military training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years electronics related experience.
• Two (2) years of related radio frequency experience is desired.
• Experience with basic computer operation and Microsoft Office Suite, i.e., Word, Excel, etc. 

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to obtain California Class B Commercial license within one year.
• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements.
• Ability to travel on occasion.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.
  • Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have passed since a single-shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests for medical or religious accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
  • Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.
  • This job is not eligible for telecommuting.
  • This position is assigned to Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

What We Offer

• Everyday Wellness: Access to on-base facilities which may include: fitness centers, pool, bowling alley, recreational facilities, beach access and restaurants.
• Financial Opportunities: 401k savings program with company match and vesting on day one, retail and merchant employee discount programs, life insurance, business travel insurance and more.
• Work/Life Balance: Tuition reimbursement programs and flexible schedules.
• Equal Opportunity: Commitment to diversity and strategic partnerships.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

RGNext is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected class.

About RGNext

Range Generation Next LLC (RGNext) is jointly owned by Raytheon Company and General Dynamics Information Technology. RGNext is committed to providing our customers with unparalleled service, meeting quality assurance objectives and reducing costs. By requiring continuous improvement and promoting efficient practices, each employee is empowered to support our customer's missions. RGNext is responsible for operations and specialized and technical services in these locations:

• Ascension Island, Atlantic Ocean
• Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida
• Huntsville, Alabama
• Jonathan Dickinson Missile Tracking Annex, Florida
• Kennedy Space Center, Florida
• Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
• Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
• Pillar Point Air Force Station, California
• Vandenberg Air Force Base, California

Contact:

RGNext
6905 N. Wickham Road, Ste. 301
Melbourne, FL 32940
Tel: 321.428.3454 ext. 4013

Web: www.rgnext.com

E-Mail: HR@RGNext.com

Posted November 3, 2022