Sr. Electrical Engineer-Kwajalein Island

Job Type Full-time Description

RedTown Technical Services, LLC has a Full-Time opening for a Sr Electronic Engineer at the U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) Reagan Test Site (RTS) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. This position requires relocation to Kwajalein Island. 

Due to limited housing, this is an unaccompanied, single-status position. The IRS considers Kwajalein as overseas employment, and employees will receive significant tax benefits. The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $57.00 per hour, plus straight time pay for any hours over 40. RedTown Technical Services, LLC will pay for relocation to Kwaj, and offers a competitive benefits package and wages including paid holidays and vacation and the following company-paid benefits for employee coverage: RedTown Technical Services, LLC will pay for relocation to Kwaj, and offers a competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation and the following company-paid benefits for employee coverage:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision for the Employee
• Group Term Life and AD&D
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

Kwajalein Island is like a small town, with some of the limitations. For example, although there are medical facilities there, they are not comprehensive. Kwajalein Island has a population of about 1500 people, with a broad range of activities available ranging from water sports such as scuba diving, sailing, and fishing to a variety of local clubs and organizations. There is a library, a modern gym, grocery stores, a bowling alley, and other facilities. Please visit https://home.army.mil/kwajalein/index.php to learn more about the community.

All candidates must be in good physical condition such as to not require routine, extensive medical treatment.

The purpose of this position is to help maintain the meteorological equipment and various electronics around the Kwajalein Atoll, which are used to support weather observations, forecasting, and mission operations.

Duties

Primary duties involve providing preventative and corrective maintenance support for a dual-polarized S-band Doppler weather radar along with preventative and corrective maintenance and support for a variety of atmospheric instruments requiring knowledge of modern digital communication technologies and be able to learn and utilize instrument-specific electronic troubleshooting, repair, and installation practices.

Duties include, but are not limited to, managing instrument technical support, participating in technical reports, and aiding in detailed engineering plans for improvement and modernization. This includes facilities specifications for new radar installations and producing technical drawings. Duties will also include remotely monitoring radar and instrument status, troubleshooting, and coordinating maintenance activities with other personnel. The position requires occasional on-call, weekend, and holiday work. 

Qualifications/Education Requirements

• B.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 3-5 years directly related experience, or equivalency. 
• Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to test, diagnose, and repair complex radar systems safely to the component level, including electronics equipment, such as receivers, transmitters, servos, and motors.
• Basic knowledge of Doppler weather radar design, control software, and theory of operation; understanding of radar power amplification and transmitter systems.
• Experience in common electronics maintenance practices, comprehension of basic electronics, mechanical drawings, and the capacity to understand technical documents. 
• Ability to apply electronic troubleshooting and repair skills to meteorological instrumentation.
• Understanding the precise and competent use of RF test equipment, such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and associated accessories.
• Experience coordinating modification operations, such as radome replacements, antenna/pedestal removal, facilities overhaul, etc. 
• Experience with safety procedures and risk management.
• Ability to determine personnel, equipment, and tooling needs.
• Experience with AutoCAD software.
• Operational knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, TCP/IP, and VPNs
• Ability to occasionally work in confined spaces, lift 40 lbs, climb ladders and platforms, and use basic hand tools.
• Skills in organization, documentation, and verbal / written communication. 

Desired qualifications: 

· M.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline.

· Possession of a security clearance.  

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