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 Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

This position is not eligible for telecommuting

Essential Functions

• Analyze, plan, review, revise and develop technical documentation for the Planning and Launch Support team required to meet customer daily and mission support configuration requirements
• Develop Operational support plans, operational directives and test plans for evaluation of new and existing Radar systems.
• Evaluate current Radar equipment capability to comply with existing and future range customer and range safety requirements.
• Review open System Access Authorizations (SAA) for system readiness changes and impacts to planning efforts to meet launch and operational requirements.
• Review Operational Acceptance Recommendations (OAR) and Operational Acceptance Memorandum (OAM) for system readiness changes and impacts to planning efforts to meet launch and operational requirements.
• Recommend changes to improve the quality or quantity of data by way of a more efficient use of range systems or facilities.
• Coordinate and review processes related to Operating Instructions, System Operational documents, procedures, and operating instructions.
• Propose alternate methods of obtaining coverage when requirements are beyond the capability of the existing instrumentation.
• Review range schedules in advance to ensure required instrumentation and customer requirements can be met for the respective Range system.
• Conduct pre-test briefings and post-test critiques.
• Provide documentation and real-time work center coordination, systems controller support during launch tests, simulations and non-test periods and ensure that all sites understand procedures during tests and simulations.
• Review test support documentation and system requirements to ensure appropriate system status calls and that the correct response priority is provided to system personnel.
• Report systems status during launch operations and Mission Rehearsals.
• Recommend and implement approved changes to operating procedures or methods to improve data quality and performance for future tests.
• Prepare ADHOC reports and procedures.
• Provide System Controller function associated with documenting known or suspected systems failures, assign appropriate resources to investigate/repair failure when required, and ensure all actions are documented professionally and timely in accordance with RGNext requirements.
• Monitor performance and status of all systems during on-console activities including daily, pre-launch and launch activities.
• Develop and present concise, well-organized briefings to convey complex technical information to diverse audiences
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Highly motivated and self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision and guidance
• Ability to work in a support role supporting management and team members
• Ability to prioritize and organize own work to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to articulate how Range Radar System capabilities, limitations and configurations affect mission planning and execution
• Ability to successfully multitask and monitor and control multiple voice communications channels simultaneously and provide clear and accurate technical direction to an array of system controllers without delay
• Ability to be decisive and make sound decisions under demanding time constraints, often with incomplete information, to prevent compromise of safety and mission assurance performance
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate technical direction to personnel supporting daily and mission operation activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and customers.

• A.S. degree in electronics or equivalent combination of military and/or experience and education.
• Four years of experience as a Systems Controller supporting the Launch Controller position or two years as a Senior Systems Controller or combined 10 years' experience as a radar technician and/or operator and/or related technical experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Radar Instrumentation, and a working knowledge of engineering and electronic theory.
• Experience performing the duties of a Systems Controller during countdown for tests that include the ability to make quick and logical decisions under pressure, preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Possess detailed, in-depth knowledge of Range Radar Systems and launch support posture and methodology
• Possess detailed knowledge of the Eastern Range Radar ERD Alias definitions, structure and interdependence
• Understands customer procedures and practices for operations scheduling, planning, mission execution, and organizational roles and responsibilities
• Understands Range Safety Requirements and explain how requirements imposed on ER instrumentation pertain to launch and landing operations
• The flexibility to work non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project and operational 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

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 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.

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.