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• 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 not eligible for a telecommuting schedule.

• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement.

• Essential Functions

• * Plan, coordinate, configure and control all operations and maintenance for the Telemetry Receiving Station and the Mobile Telemetry Receiving Station with minimal supervision
• * Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on Telemetry Systems
• * Troubleshoot individual equipment and entire subsystems within the Telemetry system
• * Operate several Telemetry systems such as the 35’ and 44’ Antenna systems, Receiver Stations, Recorder Stations, Wideband Recorders, Mixers, Strip Chart Recorders, TGRS, PDTS and TGRS Wideband Recording System
• * Isolate system faults to the lowest repairable unit and work complex problems in the Telemetry system
• * Train all lower-level technicians
• * Ensure onsite implementation and adherence to established safety standards and practices
• * Other duties as assigned

•  Required Skills

• * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• * Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail
• * Solid conflict management skills and the ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment

• Required Experience

• * Associate’s degree in electronic technology, two-year technical school, or equivalent military experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• * Minimum of five (5) years related electronic technician experience

* Proficient experience in

• * Electronic and RF support 
• * The use of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, specialty RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers and power meters, and multi-meters

* Knowledge and understanding of

• * Telemetry site configuration
• * Operation, configuration, and troubleshooting of telemetry systems
• * A wide variety of telemetry equipment involving numerous disciplines and technologies
• * Telemetry antennas, slaving system, multicouplers, receivers, demodulators, wideband recorders, chart recorders, bit synchronizers, mixers, video amplifiers, level converters, Translated GPS Range System (TGRS) and the Post Detect Telemetry Subsystem (PDTS)
• * Vandenberg Space Force Base Operations
• * Knowledge of RED/Black communications and security practices, preferred

•  Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• * Able to work at heights up to 50 feet
• * Able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. 
• * Able to sustain prolonged periods of standing, kneeling and or repeated stooping 
• * Able to read electronic schematics and block diagrams
• * The flexibility to work non-duty hours or weekends to support specific project or mission requirements
• * Must have an active U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance, or higher, which includes U.S. citizenship
• * 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 personal 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 in a productive, evolving environment.

• The hourly rate for this role is determined by a Collective Bargaining Unit and ranges from $40.85 to $50.98. 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.

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state or local laws.