Hardware Engineer Principal - 3580

Ready to launch your career?  Be part of the next generation of access to space at one of the World’s Premier Gateways to Space!   RGNext employees open portals to space by providing operation and sustainment of mission-critical systems that launch and track Department of Defense, civil, commercial, and international space launch rockets!  We also provide U.S. defense and space awareness through ballistic missile testing, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation’s safety.   

As a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers who pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Patrick Space Force Base, FL

Essential Functions

• Lead the team supporting requirements analysis, deficiency analysis, and proposal development efforts in support of Radar subsystems.
• Identify system requirements consistent with Range architecture, coordinate with hardware, software, and other engineering disciplines to meet Customer requirements.
• Work directly with Project Management to prioritize project tasks and milestones.
• Collaborate with internal and Government stakeholders to assure system designs comply with requirements/best practices.
• Design and develop integrated solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Prepare contractual, programmatic, and required technical documentation to support engineering activities
• Integrate functions between Range assets and coordinate across other Launch and Test Range Systems (LTRS) assets as needed.
• Apply advanced methods, theories and research techniques and assist in the development, implementation and documentation of impact assessments, architecture change recommendations and CONOPS change recommendations.
• Provide technical consultation and expertise on Radar systems modeling and simulation.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering team to provide solutions for Radar engineering projects
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills with ability to effectively manage competing demands, prioritize appropriately, and oversee multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong at both working independently and, in a team,-oriented, collaborative environment is essential
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid conflict management skills 
• Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment 
• Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail 

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in an engineering, Radar, or RF transmission related technical field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Experience with Radar Open System Architecture (ROSA) and high-power RF transmitters preferred
• Experience managing projects, to include providing inputs on complex project proposals within defined time constraints involving multi-discipline teams.
•  Experience working with design principles and applications.
• Experience working on the Eastern Range (Patrick Space Force Base and/or Cape Canaveral Space Force Station) preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship. 
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License required.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Passport required. 
• Ability to travel 10%-25% 

Benefits of Working at RGNext

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! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! 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.