Technician - 3582

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 an RGNext employee, you will join a team of smart, creative, and highly motivated employees who take pride in their work and in the mission and who enjoy developing, sustaining and delivering world class solutions!  If you are seeking to work in a dynamic environment and want to be part of the World’s Premier Gateway to Space, this may be the opportunity you’ve been looking for!

This position is located to Vandenberg Space Force Base, California

This position is not eligible for telecommuting 

Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement

Essential Functions

• Perform communication systems Operations and Maintenance functions in support of the LISC contract in the Range Data Communications Center (RDCC) under the direction of senior technicians. 
• Perform preventive maintenance, fault isolation, and corrective maintenance on individual equipment and systems associated with data transmission systems.   
• Assist in isolating system faults to individual units and further reduce fault to the lowest level subassembly.
• Perform other duties/cross utilization as assigned.

Required Skills

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good multitasking skills

Required Experience

• Associate of Science Degree in Electronic Technology or related field, technical school training or equivalent military training or combination of education and experience. 
• Two (2) or more years related technical experience 
• Knowledge of communications equipment and technology including but not limited to serial data, modems, T1/DS1, multiplexors, cryptographic/encryption devices, asynchronous transfer mode (ATM), SONET, and IP/Ethernet networking, preferred
• Understand the fundamentals of using test equipment, and how to troubleshoot

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to differentiate between colors and audible sounds
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.  
• Ability to travel occasionally to Pt. Mugu and Santa Ynez Peak, CA.
• Flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship
• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

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 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. 

The hourly rate for this role is determined by a Collective Bargaining Unit and ranges from $30.89 to $38.58.  RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

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.