What are the responsibilities and job description for the Antenna Lead Electrical Engineer - Kwajalein Atoll - 3566 position at RGNext?
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This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Essential Functions
- Perform predictive, preventative, and corrective maintenance for the ALTAIR radar antenna electro-mechanical control system components.
- Monitor, test, and evaluate radar servo/control system performance.
- Write procurement and repair specifications to upgrade or maintain antenna control system components.
- Lead in the design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects involving electrical, servos, and antenna subsystems.
- Maintain drawings as required to accurately document system.
- Review and update manuals pertaining to antenna and control system.
- Ensure spare parts inventory up to date; procure parts as required.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of maintenance performed.
- Comply with all applicable standards, policies, and procedures, including safety procedures and the maintenance of a clean work area.
- Support day-to-day operations to meet radar mission requirements.
- Perform occasional shift work to support operational tasking.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Ability to perform critical thinking, solve problems and make logical decisions with limited information.
- Ability to effectively perform analysis, testing, maintenance, repair and replacement of control system components, cables, and wiring.
- Ability to effectively use standard electrical test equipment.
- Ability to read and understand electrical drawings.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to communicate with suppliers; perform material estimating; write technical specifications; read and approve submittals and finalize as-built drawings.
- General computer literacy using Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
- Knowledge of analog and digital control theory.
- Strong written & verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with radar and tracking antenna systems desired.
- Retrofit of motor-generator DC drive-based systems with modern static drives and brushless DC motors desired.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related technical major in engineering required, Master's degree in engineering desired.
- Five (5) years of experience with design, analysis, test and troubleshooting of analog/digital servo/control systems required, ten (10) years desired.
- Two (2) years of field support experience, working on electrical, electronic, and electro-mechanical equipment.
- Hands-on experience with maintenance and repairs.
- Experience with Rockwell/Allen Bradley PLC systems desired.
- Experience with VISIO and MATLAB/Simulink desired
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- 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 Garrison, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
- Willingness and physical ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
- Willingness and physical ability to work at heights up to 150 feet.
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
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.
RGNext is committed to recruiting, hiring, and fostering the most qualified employees. RGNext provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s protected status: race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status, and to base all such employment decisions upon the individual's qualifications and ability to perform the work assigned.
