Mechanical Engineer II - Kwajalein Atoll - 3059
Huntsville, AL 
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Posted 6 days ago
Job Description

Ready to launch your career? RGNext operates, maintains, and sustains mission-critical systems to provide safe and effective launch, testing, and tracking of Department of Defense, civil, commercial and international space lift vehicles. We support ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations as well as support space situational awareness operations and experiments to defend the United States to ensure our nation's safety. Our employees serve on the forefront of global defense and space operations. We offer our team of experienced, professional employees an environment of challenging, stimulating and personally and professionally rewarding career opportunities.

This position is located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands.

Essential Functions
  • Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of the radar mechanical systems.
  • Perform implementation of new integration projects for both. improvement and modernization (I&M) and operational and maintenance (O&M)
  • Preform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills
  • Demonstrated ability to perform effective hardware design, structural analysis, and organize integration projects.
  • Familiar with standard mechanical functions of equipment including, but not limited to, pumps, motors, and structural components.
  • Safety consciousness.
  • Microsoft Office Project.
  • Working knowledge of 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks.
  • Demonstrated ability to read schematic diagrams.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with and direct craftsmen and technicians.
  • Excellent written and communications skills to include technical writing.
  • Ability to perform (I&M) and (O&M) projects involving mechanical systems.
  • Ability to work with other groups (Hardware, Digital, Transmitter, Receiver, Electrical, etc.) with their projects by providing mechanical design and support.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with movable mechanical systems, gear boxes, electrical servo systems, hydraulic systems, brake systems and/or electric motors.
  • Demonstrated ability to aid in the development and improvement of routine preventive maintenance procedures.
Required Experience
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Zero or more years of Mechanical Engineering experience or equivalent field experience.
  • High Power Radar knowledge and experience in some or all of the following: transmitters, receivers, digital systems or operation, is desired

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Climber II Certification or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire (local training and testing provided).
  • Willingness and physical ability to work at moderate heights up to 50ft.
  • Willingness and physical ability to assist engineering technicians with manual labor tasks consistent with the maintenance and upgrades of mechanical antenna systems.
  • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
  • This position is unaccompanied.
  • 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
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance, which includes U.S. Citizenship or U.S. naturalization
  • Valid U.S. Driver's License required.
What We Offer:
  • Everyday Wellness: Access to on-base fitness centers, pool, beach access, fishing, scuba diving, and snorkeling.
  • Financial Opportunities: 401k savings program with company match and vesting on day one, retail and merchant employee discount programs, life insurance, business travel insurance and more.
  • Work/Life Balance: Tuition reimbursement programs and flexible schedules.
  • Equal Opportunity: Commitment to diversity and strategic partnerships.

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.


 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
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