Engineering Technician Iv Sca - 3248

Ready to launch your career? RGNext 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 position is located at the RTS Operations Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

This position is not eligible for a telecommute work schedule.

• Support RTS (Reagan Test Site) Space Surveillance Operations & Range Missile Testing in a demanding real-time environment involving new space launches, near earth and deep space satellite tracks.
• Operate remote radar sensors using acquisition and tracking consoles and ensure accuracy of analytical and statistical data collected.
• Operate UNIX and Linux PC computer systems and a dedicated communications Message Processing System.
• Ensure accuracy of analytical and statistical data.
• Maintain the safest and highest quality operations, while operating a unique, sophisticated, high power radar suite.
• Assist Systems and Software Engineers perform the following:
  1. daily radar operations, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair, and calibrations.
  2. adjusting parameters for desired track results.
  3. testing, design, and development.
  4. critical testing and evaluation phases for significant improvement modifications to the Site radar systems.
• Perform safe diagnostic system checkouts to confirm operational results of repairs to remote radar equipment.
• Perform specific tasks and record engineering data on Radar testing results.
• Follow specific instructions in conducting a variety of tests while operating radar systems and adjusting parameters for desired track results.
• Follow well defined methods including use of advanced engineering algorithms and adapt standard procedures and system configuration with advice from engineers.
• Contribute to the delivery of finished MMW/ALCOR data products and support data processing as may be required.
• Support research, design, development, and testing that lead to improvement in Radar tracking concepts.
• Support documentation of Space Operations Department Operational Procedures.
• Support potential TDY travel for mission operations.
• Provide backup to team members, as required, in the supervising of operations and training, including on-the-job training for new hires, after successful completion of the Engineering Technician IV on-the-job training in RETS Space Operations.
• Perform other related functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.

• Basic understanding of RF and Microwave transmitters and receivers.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively follow well defined scientific methods including advanced engineering practices and algorithms.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, real-time environment.
• Ability to consistently communicate in a professional manner, with courtesy and respect.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Related formal military or civilian training, including two (2) or more years of experience in a military or civilian environment in one of the following: Space Operations, Radar Operations, Air Traffic Control, Aviation Radar, Optical Tracking, Telemetry Operations or Satellite Control.
• Completion of Engineering Technician IV level on-the-job training requirements within nine (9) months of start date.

• Previous Space Operations and Radar Operations experience.
• Advanced working knowledge and skills based on previous Space Operations and Radar Operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate radar consoles and computer equipment in military and/or civilian environment supporting Space Ops, Radar Ops, Air Traffic Control, or Satellite Control.
• Experience adapting standard procedures and system configurations effectively with guidance from remotely located engineers.

• The flexibility to work additional shift hours, weekends, and holidays to support a 24/7 operation, specific projects and/or mission requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Naturalization.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.

RGNext offers our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities and growth. Employees enjoy a robust benefit package on day one, which includes 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! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance while embracing a community of diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment.

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.