Electrical Engineer-Kwajalein Island - Military veterans preferred

RedTown Technical Services, LLC


Description:

RedTown Technical Services, LLC has a full-time opening for an Electronics 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.

This is an unaccompanied, single-status position. The IRS considers Kwajalein overseas employment, and employees may receive significant tax benefits. Benefits of a single status position on Kwaj include:

• No US federal or state taxes (local income taxes are 5% Marshall Islands per year)
• Company-paid studio apartment type housing (employee pays for internet ~$95/month)
• Company-paid dining hall meals
• No utility payments
• Two off-island trips per year (company subsidized)

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 similar to a small town in the US, but in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. For example, although there are medical and dental facilities, 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, fishing, soccer, softball, and others to various 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 enough physical condition such as to not require routine, extensive medical treatment. All candidates must pass drug testing and a physical prior to deployment to Kwaj. All candidates must obtain an interim security clearance prior to deployment to Kwaj.

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. This position is at the Kwajalein Weather Station.

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. Selected candidate must 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, including participation in technical reports, 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 of 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.
• Experience in Doppler and dual-polarized weather radar.
• Sigmet receiver video processor knowledge.
• Computer programming experience in scripting and languages such as Python, C, C++.
• Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting modern computer communication equipment, including fiber optic systems.
• Familiarity with computer networking equipment, including installing and working with routers and servers.

Salary Range:

• $42-$46 per hour

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sit- frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Stand-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Walk-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Lift/Carry 0-20 lbs frequent
• Lift/Carry 20-100 lbs occasionally
• Reach above-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Bend/Stoop-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Use hands for pushing/pulling- Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Use hands for fine manipulation- Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Stress level: Moderate

Work Environment

• Kwaj has a tropical climate with wet and dry seasons with little daily temperature variation.
• Work performed is both inside and outside.

RedTown Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, or mental or physical disability provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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