Optics Technician I - Kwajalein Atoll - 3657

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 on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an unaccompanied position (no family accommodations or pets). Benefits of this unique location include free housing, three meals a day and potential for overseas tax incentives.

• Operate and maintain RTS instrumentation, optical tracking systems, high speed video cameras and other optical assets
• Assist in preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on assigned equipment in accordance with applicable system technical orders and other appropriate technical documentation.
• Perform daily operations and mission support activities according to standardized checklists and work instructions
• Assist in analyzing optical tracking equipment and system problems to resolution
• Assist in maintaining operational checklists, Maximo asset availabilities and other records
• Identify areas of process improvement and recommend efficiencies
• Assist in preparation of reports as site lead or senior techs require
• Assist in modification, sustainment, depot-level actions and systems checks/calibrations
• Assist in troubleshooting to component level, test, repair, calibrate, adjust, install and inspect instrumentation
• Other duties as assigned

• Good personal computer and software application skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
• Good organizational skills, time management, administrative and prioritization skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to write reports
• Ability to read and understand schematics, elevation, and assembly drawings
• Ability to work well independently and also as an active team member in a medium-sized group
• Ability to be flexible, maintain a positive attitude, be reliable and work under pressure in a very dynamic environment

• Associates degree in electronics or other STEM discipline, or equivalent military training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Zero or more years of work experience.
• Experience working with standard electronics test equipment such as oscilloscopes, and analog/digital multi meters desired.
• Experience with Maximo and/or other maintenance control systems desired.
• Experience working with inventory, property control, logistics, and quality standards desired.
• Experience with Microsoft TEAMS, SharePoint and one drive, preferred.
• Experience with operation and maintenance of optical tube assemblies, tracking mounts or CCTV/ other fixed camera systems, preferred
• Experience with modern video cameras, DSLR/SLRs, Adobe Creative Cloud, preferred

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 Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
• Ability to lift, carry and maneuver 40 pound Optical components
• Ability to work in remote locations (in pairs) for extended periods of time
• Ability to work in confined spaces for extended durations
• Able to travel by boat, helicopter, or aircraft to work at remote sites with limited facilities. Must have a waist circumference of 42" or less to ride in helicopters.
• This position is unaccompanied.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll driver's license.
• 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! Other benefits include flexible scheduling, access to on-base fitness centers and more! We are committed to providing employees a quality work/life balance 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.