Meteorological Electronics Technician JR - 2870
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 not eligible for telecommuting
- Position is Assigned to Vandenberg SFB, CA
Essential Functions
- Perform troubleshooting and repair of all assigned meteorological systems electronics equipment
- Maintain, modify, test, and calibrate complex electronic computer systems, tracking systems, radar systems, recorders and precision meteorological instruments
- Disassemble equipment and check for wear, breakage, corrosion, or other electro/mechanical failures
- Perform alignment procedures on complex meteorological electronic systems
- Assist in the performance of instrumentation system acceptance testing and in the development of maintenance procedures, test procedures, and work instructions
- Perform inventories and internal audits on Government Property under Meteorological Systems responsibility
- Perform system spares verification per compliance maintenance documentation
- Perform quality audits and document corrective and preventive maintenance per compliance documentation
- Support launch operations
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Required Skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work with supervision
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with employees and the public
Required Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Zero to two years electronics experience and/or knowledge of basic electronic principles are highly desired
- Ability to become proficient at troubleshooting and repairing electronic hardware and associated support equipment
- Ability to become proficient in reading schematics and logic circuitry diagrams
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Ability to work at heights and capable of servicing Weather Tower instrumentation to 300 feet
- Must be able to obtain rescue climber certification within 12 months of hire
- Ability to occasionally lift or move 50 pounds
- 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
- Must be fully vaccinated from the COVID-19 virus, which means two weeks have passed since a single-shot vaccine or the second dose of a two-shot vaccine. Requests for medical or religious accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Valid U.S. Driver’s License required
- Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement
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 hourly rate for this role is determined by a Collective Bargaining Unit and ranges from $23.77 to $29.67. 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.