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 Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
This position is eligible for a (hybrid) telecommuting schedule / remote.
Tasks for this position must be performed largely on-site, but later assignments may be performed remotely.
Essential Functions
- The Network Controller (NC) is the subject matter expert (SME) for their assigned programs. The NC directly interfaces with government agencies and Range users to provide advice and information on range communications capabilities.
- Performs as the RGNext point of contact for communications during launch operations.
- Responsible for managing the range communications requirements for multiple launch programs.
- Responsible for creating the Network Implementation Plan (NIP) which describes voice communications, video, timing, telemetry, acquisition data, command status circuits and interfaces required to support launch and daily Range operations.
Required Skills
- Must be able to clearly express requirements and ideas verbally and in writing.
- Must have a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
- Must have the ability to understand and provision digital voice switching systems.
- Must be able to follow set guidelines and standardized documentation procedures.
- Must be able to provide a technical interface to government, range users, managers, and supervisors.
- The knowledge of or ability to understand Vandenberg range topography, facilities, technical capabilities, and limitations of current communications networks, manpower and equipment.
Required Experience
- Associates Degree in related field
- 0-2 years related electronics experience
- Prior work and experience on Vandenberg Space Force Base desired but not required.
- Military or civilian technical control/network operations center experience or equivalent is desired but not required.
- An additional two years of applicable work experience may be substituted for each year of education not completed.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- The flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to support specific project or mission requirements.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance, which includes U.S. citizenship or U.S. naturalization.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License
Benefits of Working at RGNext
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.
The salary range for this role is $64,480 to $97,648; however, RGNext considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills, and knowledge.
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.