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 a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.
This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.
This position may be eligible for a (hybrid) telecommuting schedule after the initial training period is complete. Tasks for this position must be performed largely on-site, but later assignments may be performed remotely.
Essential Functions
- Assist with the development, modification, and implementation of new and/or existing capabilities for range hardware systems.
- Support testing to qualify hardware systems for Range operations.
- Assist in the execution of engineering projects.
- Coordinate with technical support personnel for assigned projects.
- Assist Engineers with approaches to meet requirements.
- Evaluate component suppliers and vendor capabilities.
- Assist with problematic repairs of Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s).
- Provide engineering assistance to restore operational systems.
- Support a multi-disciplined project team.
- Conduct site surveys at Range locations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
- Good human relations and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external personnel and customers.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work within a dynamic, fast paced environment with time constraints.
- Organizational skills with ability to effectively manage competing demands, prioritize appropriately, and support multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to include communicating technical issues verbally and through written media such as MS PowerPoint presentations.
- Able to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Required Experience
- Associate degree in engineering or other STEM related field, or equivalent combination of skills and education.
- Zero to two years of experience in a related engineering or technical field.
- Proficient working with Windows based computer systems and M/S Office suite.
- Proficient with digital interface design to include familiarization with interface modules, cable/wire types and connector systems, preferred.
- Experience in troubleshooting, preferred.
- Familiar in use of specialized test equipment including but not limited to VOMs, spectrum analyzers and oscilloscopes, preferred.
- Proficient in technical writing for development of technical reports, white papers and other technical support documentation preferred.
- Proficient in reading, understanding, creating or modifying wire diagrams, schematics and mechanical drawings using CAD or other drawing packages preferred.
- Familiarization with the Linux and Windows Operating systems preferred.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- The ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
- Some travel may be required (less than 10%).
- 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 required.
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.