Hardware Engineer Principal - Kwajalein Atoll - 3853

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Huntsville, AL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Defense • Defense Manufacturing
The Role
Provides technical leadership and mentoring while operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and modernizing C-band and Ka-band radar hardware systems. Supports RF and high-power transmitter equipment, control hardware, circuit card assemblies, and high-voltage systems. Performs preventive maintenance, diagnostics, installation, calibration, testing, and acceptance testing. Requires relocation to Kwajalein Atoll, U.S. citizenship, Secret clearance eligibility, and occasional weekend or non-duty-hours support.
Summary Generated by Built In

RGNext employees execute and report on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and support space situational awareness operations and experiments, using a wide array of highly sophisticated radar, telemetry and optical sensors to meet the needs of our nation in defending the United States and its interests. 

This overseas position is located on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. It is an accompanied position (eligible for dependents).

What You Will Do:

  • Provide Technical Leadership and mentoring for fellow engineers and technicians in the group.
  • Provide operations & maintenance support for C-band and Ka-band radar hardware systems.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot and repair various pieces of commercial and custom RADAR hardware.
  • Perform routine preventive maintenance procedures and run system diagnostic software.
  • Lead and provide support for design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects.
  • Install new equipment from third party suppliers.
  • Provide technical input about system configuration and performance.
  • Provide maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair to RF and high-power transmitter equipment, switchgears, analog/digital control hardware, circuit card assemblies, and high voltage systems.
  • Other Duties as assigned.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
  • Five (5) or more years of related work experience.
  • Direct experience with field installation and testing, calibration, troubleshooting and acceptance testing.
  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs, MatLab, SPICE Modeling, and test equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
  • Ability to read and create schematic diagrams, wiring lists, and assembly prints.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks; self-starter.
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills to balance, plan, prioritize, and execute projects.
  • Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints.
  • Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 45 lbs. independently. 
  • Ability to work at heights up to 50 feet.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  • 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.
  • The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • MSEE or related engineering discipline

Benefits of Working at RGNext:

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! 

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, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RGNext provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.


Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • Five or more years of related work experience
  • Direct experience with field installation, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, and acceptance testing
  • Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs, MATLAB, SPICE modeling, oscilloscopes, and spectrum analyzers
  • Ability to read and create schematic diagrams, wiring lists, and assembly prints
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-starter behavior
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with time constraints
  • Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 45 pounds independently
  • Ability to work at heights up to 50 feet
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship
  • Ability to relocate to U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. passport
  • Flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or weekends for project or mission requirements
  • Master of Science in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
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The Company
HQ: Melbourne, Florida
481 Employees

What We Do

Range Generation Next LLC (RGNext) is a joint venture of Raytheon Company and General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) that provides our customers with excellence in range services. Our world-class workforce provides expertise in technical services, engineering, communications, meteorological services, systems operations, maintenance and sustainment, ballistic missile, guided weapon and aeronautical tests and evaluations, cybersecurity, information technology, logistics and many other strategic and specialized business functions.

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