Technician Senior (Radar) 3469
RGNext - Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
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 at (VSFB) Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. This position is not eligible for telecommuting.
Responsibilities
- Operation and maintenance of radar systems and associated subsystems and consoles, including pedestal, high power transmitter, signal generators, heat exchangers
- Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all subsystems and document all activities in the Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS)
- Assist in calibration of high power transmitter for correct frequencies, pulse widths, shapes and power levels
- Review, update and execute all critical launch documentation including Operations Directives (OD's), Range Safety Operational Requirements (RSOR), Integrated Countdown Document (ICD) and Data Distribution Listing (DDL)
- Perform troubleshooting of electronic hardware to component level and perform repairs in accordance with technical orders (TO's), maintenance manuals and schematics
- Conduct training operations and maintenance for Radar Systems
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- A.S degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent military training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of electronics related experience
- Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer tasks
- Proficient in Radio Frequency and Digital diagnostic troubleshooting
- Two (2) years' Radar experience, preferred
- Good analytical and problem solving skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment
Nice-to-haves
- Two (2) years' Radar experience, preferred
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurances
- Generous Paid Time Off and holiday pay
- Retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one
- Flexible scheduling
- Access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities
- Quality work/life balance
- Diverse and strategic backgrounds in a productive, evolving environment
