Field Engineer II, Telemetry (Full-time/Unaccompanied Status)
Job Description:
Responsibilities: Provide support to US Army on Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Kwajalein Range Services (KRS) is a Bechtel/Lockheed Martin Joint Venture. KRS's involvement is in support of the United States Army at the Kwajalein Atoll. Applies technical knowledge to perform routine to complex tasks and measurements associated with RTS Telemetry equipment. Will participate in mission planning, preparation, and evaluation of requirements. Operates and maintains the RTS Instrumentation and systems. Performs on site data preparation and data transmission. Maintains Plant in Place Drawings and Circuit Layout. Performs system checkouts, tests, and pre-mission simulations. Analyzes pre-mission and post-mission data to detect sensor equipment malfunctions and deviations. Operates, maintains and repairs to the component level, all types of telemetry equipment t o include but not limited to Antenna Controls/Antenna’s, Telemetry Bit Stream Processor, Translated GPS Range Tracking System (TGRS) Analog/Digital Recorders, Receivers, Multiplex/Demux Equipment, Strip Charts Maintains documentation records of maintenance performed and mission support logs. Provides OJT to junior technicians on site equipment and procedures.
Security Clearance: Secret
Existing or recent clearance required
Positions at KRS locations may require citizenship for purposes of obtaining clearances. Additional clearances may also be required from the DoD.
The ideal candidate will possess:
Required Skills: A minimum of 4 years experience as a Telemetry Technician.
Desired Skills: Previous experience in Telemetry at other ranges with additional experience with Operation of TBSPs and TGRS.
Typical Experience: 4-6 years
Degree: High School; Degree from two year Techinical School Required
Major(s): 4 yr. Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
You and authorized dependents, if any,
traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport
in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents
must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
or national origin.
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Digital Field Engineer II (Full-time/Unaccompanied
Status)
***This position is located on a beautiful tropical island
in the Marshall Islands. You must be willing to relocate.
This is an unaccompanied
position***
JOB DUTIES:
Overall responsibilities include operating and maintaining TRADEX
radar instrumentation systems: digital, transmitter, receiver/microwave,
and antenna subsystems, and assisting the TRADEX digital equipment
engineer with the troubleshooting, repair and maintenance of
modernized radar digital hardware. Functional supervision of
technicians may also be required in this position. The Field
Engineer will perform routine maintenance and repair on SGI workstations,
SGI Origin 2000, and a variety of Intel Architecture desktop
and embedded computers. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance
on legacy digital equipment in accordance with applicable system
technical orders and other appropriate technical documentation.
Perform mechanical and electrical assembly, wiring, soldering
repair and checkout on a variety of electronic component subassemblies,
assemblies, panels and chassis. Operate appropriate test measurement
diagnostic equipment (TMDE) in the maintenance and evaluation
of radar hardware. This equipment includes but is not limited
to meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, distortion analyzers,
network analyzers and power meters. Participate in and perform
training to maintain and increase certification and skill level.
Complete and maintains log, forms and records in support of radar
operation and maintenence. Day to day activities may include
operations support, system calibrations and radar operations
and checkouts. Mission support duties include console operator
positions and participation in range activity support. This position
also serves as a backup to the TRADEX operations director (OD).
JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Required: Good understanding of the operation of test equipment,
troubleshooting, and operation of complex radar systems.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 8 years
Desired: 10 years
EDUCATION:
Required: Associates Degree
Desiredl Bachelors Degree
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KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You
and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are
required to have a valid passport in your possession prior
to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current
passport during your stay on the island.
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RECEIVER ENGINEER lll (Full-time/Unaccompanied
Status)
***This position is located on a beautiful tropical island
in the Marshall Islands. You must be willing to relocate.
This is an unaccompanied
position***
JOB DUTIES:
The receiver engineer will perform maintenance, upgrades and major
modifications with respect to the receiver chain on one or more
of the radar systems that exist at the Reagan Test Site (RTS).
Innovations to improve system performance (e.g. increase dynamic
range) are welcomed and the receiver engineer will be integral
to these improvements. The receiver engineer will understand, execute,
and update calibration procedures with respect to the various receiver
configurations at site. The engineer will direct and schedule work
for field engineers/technicians and coordinate and support activities
with other subsystem engineers (software, transmitter, digital).
The receiver engineer will support other subsystems (transmitters,
digital systems) when required. The engineer will mentor field
engineers/technicians where necessary. The engineer will provide
training for new employees at site in all areas related to the
receiver chain. The engineer will be the site expert and will be
expected to perform all the duties to ensure mission success without
guidance or supervision. The engineer will work closely with system
engineers on a regular basis.
JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Required: A good understanding of RF electromagnetics, noice,
amplication and signal conditioning.
Desired: Practical hands-on experience with RF components, receiver
design and contruction, and radar systems.
EXPERIENCE:
Required: 5 years
Desired: 8 years
EDUCATION:
Required: BS/BA in related discipline
Desired: MS in related discipline
OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with radar system receiver design, construction and
troubleshooting.
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KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You
and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are
required to have a valid passport in your possession prior
to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current
passport during your stay on the island.
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SYSTEMS ENGINEER II (Full-time/Unaccompanied
Status)
***This position is located on a beautiful tropical island
in the Marshall Islands. You must be willing to relocate.
This is an unaccompanied
position***
JOB DUTIES:
• The Radar Systems Engineer provides
technical oversight for mission operations, maintenance, design,
development, installation,
and test of radar modifications and upgrades, coordinates diagnosis
and repair of radar faults, and analyzes and measures radar system
performance at the assigned radar sensor.
•
The Radar System Engineer responsibility’s includes coordinating
all aspects of the sensors participation in a mission operation.
This includes; mission planning with range operations to develop
mission planning products and presentations, developing a concept
of operation for both nominal and off nominal scenarios, configuring
the sensor to meet data collection requirements, preparing operators
and providing real time direction of sensor operation while coordinating
with range operations. Finally, the Radar Systems Engineer will
produce a summary report describing the events/anomalies of the
mission as well as any lessons learned.
• The Radar System Engineer provides technical coordination for fault
detection, fault isolation and repair at the system level. The
disciplines coordinated include antenna, servo, receiver, transmitter,
signal and data processing as well as power and cooling. The individual
must have the understanding to integrate the data across these
disciplines to understand and resolve complex operational issues.
This understanding includes all basic radar system and subsystem
knowledge. The Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining
radar performance through frequent calibrations and systems analysis.
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The Radar Systems Engineer works under the technical guidance of
a Lead Systems Engineer and may be required to coordinate work
with counterparts at other radars. Additional responsibilities
will include; constant coordination and communication on software
issues, verify and validate new RTP software builds, Function as
project lead for engineering change proposals and I&M projects,
Make study recommendations and provide technical leadership on
modifications and ensure all upgrades are done in compliance with
the Mission Operations ECP/PST design process. Elevate issues with
the above items through management chain. Keep sensor management
informed on status and issues of system performance.
JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
BS in engineering or related field and will typically require Strong
communications skills and the ability to function as Test Director
in a mission critical environment. Mission Operations experience
is required. Typically 2 years in design and development engineering,
system engineering methods and 2 years leading technically challenging
projects are required. MUST hold or be able to obtain a SECRET
level security clearance.
Desired:
Skills in data analysis using MATLAB, UNIX and C are highly desirable.
An MS in an engineering or related field is highly desired. Extensive
background in hardware/software engineering is desired. Weapons
test range operations experience may be desirable. Weapons test
range systems O&M experience may be desirable. Strong math
skills and MATLAB experience are a plus.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
2-5 years of professional level engineering experience.
Desired:
Weapons test range systems O&M experience is desirable.
EDUCATION:
Required:
BS degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline.
Desired:
MS degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline.
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KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You
and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are
required to have a valid passport in your possession prior
to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current
passport during your stay on the island.
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Radar Technician (Full-time; Unaccompanied)
Maintain, repair and support operations of Kwajalein based radars
including MPS-36 radars, Air Traffic Control Radars and Marine
Surveillance Radars. Support, operate and maintain other radars
as required. Perform electronics troubleshooting and wiring as
required.
Assist team leads in miscellaneous additional duties possibly
including one or more of the following: Supply Actions, Security,
IT , Facilities, Safety, Maintenance Management, and Configuration
Management.
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KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You
and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are
required to have a valid passport in your possession prior
to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current
passport during your stay on the island.
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RADAR TECHNICIAN III ( Full-time/Unaccompanied Status)
***This position is located on a beautiful tropical island in the Marshall Islands. You must be willing to relocate. This is an Unaccompanied position***
- The Technician will provide operations and maintenance support for a C-Band radar systems. The Technician will maintain, troubleshoot and repair various pieces of commercial and custom hardware. Operations support includes daily warm-ups, satellite tracks and range operations. The Technician will perform routine preventive maintenance procedures and run system diagnostic software. The Technician will provide support to receiver, transmitter and hardware engineers during design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects involving receivers, transmitters, servos, and antenna subsystems. Bench test components and subassemblies. The Technician will install new equipment and provide technical input about system configuration and performance. The Technician will maintain an equipment calibration data base, test fixtures and assemblies utilizing COTS components. The ability to climb and work at heights is required.
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Required: Prior experience working with high voltage systems is required. The ability to perform general and successful repairs & the ability to successfully troubleshoot electronics is required. Must be familiar with standard electronic test equipment. Candidate must have a strong background in high power electronics and RF transmission. The ability to read schematics is required. The technician must be able to use an oscilloscope, a digital voltmeter, an RF power meter and a spectrum analyzer. Sufficient writing skills required to generate JSA's, procedures, and weekly reports along with general computer literacy is expected. Excellent electrical fabrication skills and soldering skills are needed. A familiarity with standard electronic test equipment is required. Prior experience working with oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers is required. Must obtain climber II certification (local training and testing provided) and be able to work at moderate heights.
- Desired: Experience with the general repair and troubling shooting of RF equipment is desired. Experience maintaining a vacuum tube, high power peak pulsed microwave transmitteris desired. Experience in the safe setup and conduct of measurements of dc or dc pulsed high-voltage circuits is preferred. Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC hardware is desirable. Experience with analog/RF hardware components such as amplifiers, couplers, and hybrids is helpful. Mechanical fabrication skills are a plus.
EXPERIENCE (Years):
- Required: 5 years electrical experience in RF systems, including vacumm tube technology is needed.
- Desired: 8 years experience with RF equipment and transmitter maintenance is desired
EDUCATION:
- Required: High School Diploma and minimum of two years of civilian or military electrical/electronics training.
- Desired: An AS in Electronics or higher
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KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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Electronics Technician II (Full-time/Unaccompanied Status)
JOB DUTIES:
- The technician will support the 24x7 ALTAIR radar mission by operating the UHF/VHF transmitter on a shift schedule. The technician will assist the engineering staff with maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of the transmitter. Transmitter equipment includes traveling wave tubes and other vacuum tubes, various pieces of commercial and custom RF hardware,water cooling system components such as pumps, motors, meters and gages, as well as other Analog/Digital equipment. The technician will fabricate cables and assemble off-line test fixtures. Additionally, the technician will assist in the installation of new equipment, and will provide support to engineering staff as directed. The work may be physically demanding at times, requiring lifting and ladder climbing. The technician will be expected to adhere to strict safety standards when working around high power systems.
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Required:
- Must have excellent electrical cable fabrication skills and soldering skills
- Must be able to read schematics
- Must be able to use an oscilloscope, a digital voltmeter, an RF power meter, and a spectrum analyzer
- Must be familiar with floating ground systems
- Must be able to create test set ups for testing spare analog/digital modules
- Must have a general knowledge of analog/RF components such as amplifiers, couplers, hybrids, and phase shifters
- Familiar with the use of personal computers and common application software.
- Desired:
- Experience in the safe setup and measurements of high voltage DC circuits over 40 KV
- Experience with the general repair and troubleshooting of RF equipment, interlock & control circuitry, RF test equipment and digital systems
- Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC hardware
- Mechanical fabrication skills
EXPERIENCE (Years):
- Required:
- 2-5 years electrical experience in RF systems, including vacuum tube technology
- Desired:
- 2 years transmitter maintenance
- Experience maintaining a high power vacuum tube pulsed VHF, UHF and/or microwave transmitters
EDUCATION:
- Required:
- 2 years electrical training
- Desired:
- Associates Degree in Electronics or higher
OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to obtain Secret Clearance
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KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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Hardware Engineer III (Full-time/Unaccompanied)
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide operations, maintenance, and development support for TRADEX radar transmittter systems.The Radar Transmitter Engineer supports day-to-day operational maintenance with the transmitter operator and Radar Operations Director to meet daily radar mission requirements. This requires the continuous evaluation of spares readiness testing and evaluation.
- Candidate will be responsible for the design of transmitter system enhancements and upgrades. Employee must be able to define off-line tests to support diagnosing subassembly failures for high power L & S band transmitter components.
- The transmitter engineer is responsible for all safety requirements involving transmitter and high voltage equipment and operation.
- The transmitter engineer directs and schedules work for other engineers, field engineers, and technicians and coordinates activities with other subsystem engineers (software, receiver, digital).
- The transmitter engineer provides training for new employees at site in all areas related to the TRADEX transmitter.
- This person will work closely with system engineers on a regular basis.
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Required: Experience in technical project and resource management. Ability to promote and maintain upgrades and improvements to complex engineering systems.
- Desired: Experience in the safe setup and conduct of measurements of high-voltage circuits and dangerous X-ray or RF levels.
EXPERIENCE (Years):
EDUCATION:
- Required: BS Electrical Engineering
- Desired: MS Electrical Engineering
OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience and good theoretical understanding of radio frequency (RF) systems including klystron tubes, Travelling wave tubes (TWTs), and passive RF components.
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You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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Hardware Engineer II (Full-time; Unaccompanied)
JOB DUTIES:
- Provide operations and maintenance support for radar hardware systems, specifically the troubleshooting, maintenance and repair of Servo systems and Antenna systems. Able to lead various disciplines in the completion of projects that may sometimes be technically complex. Must be able to maintain the project schedule and budget. Must be able to work independently with limited guidance at times and should be able to assist in development of junior engineers, field engineers, and technicians. At appropriate times, input must be made about performance of junior engineers, technicians, and field engineers. No hiring/firing authority but at times will act in a supervisory role.
- Responsible for design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects, coordinating and maintaining spares list, management of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting system issues, provide technical input about system configuration and performance, apply advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts that will help to solve sometimes unusually complex technical problems, and provide solutions which are highly innovative.Must have experience with Servo systems, Allen Bradley Controls or similar and High powered motor generators. Familiarity with analog and digital control hardware, and RFI shielding practices a plus. Familiarity with software such as RSLinx, RSLogix, RSView, Matlab, SPICE a major plus.
- MUST hold or be able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance. Must obtain climber II certification and be able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a basic understanding of electrical principles and design
- Must have experience with Servo controls and a knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC hardware
- Must be able to complete electrical designs.
- Must have a g eneral knowledge of Motor Generators, Brake control systems, Optical Encoder systems.
- Must have g eneral software literacy.
- Strong written and verbal skills required.
- Desired:
- Proficiency in reading, writing and troubleshooting in RSLinx, RSLogix, RSView, Matlab,
- Mechanical fabrication skills
EXPERIENCE (Years):
- Required:
- 2-5 years experience in Electrical Engineering or similar.
- Experi ence may include military experi ence, but must also include some civilian experi ence as well.
- Desired:
- 5-7 Years experience in Electrical Engineering field or similar
- Allen Bradley PLC hardware and software knowledge and/or maintenance experience
- Experi ence maintaining multiple Antenna systems to include motors, brakes and encoders.
EDUCATION:
- Required: BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
- Desired: Masters of Science in engineering or related field (such as physics, math)
OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to acquire and maintain a Secret Clearance.
- Must be able to climb to heights of 150 feet.
HR-032845
KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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Systems Engineer III (Full-time/Unaccompanied Status
JOB DUTIES:
- The Radar Systems Engineer provides technical oversight for mission operations, maintenance, design, development, installation, and test of radar modifications and upgrades, coordinates diagnosis and repair of radar faults, and analyzes and measures radar system performance at the assigned radar sensor.
- The Radar System Engineer responsibility’s includes coordinating all aspects of the sensors participation in a mission operation. This includes; mission planning with range operations to develop mission planning products and presentations, developing a concept of operation for both nominal and off nominal scenarios, configuring the sensor to meet data collection requirements, preparing operators and providing real time direction of sensor operation while coordinating with range operations. Finally, the Radar Systems Engineer will produce a summary report describing the events/anomalies of the mission as well as any lessons learned.
- The Radar System Engineer provides technical coordination for fault detection, fault isolation and repair at the system level. The disciplines coordinated include antenna, servo, receiver, transmitter, signal and data processing as well as power and cooling. The individual must have the understanding to integrate the data across these disciplines to understand and resolve complex operational issues. This understanding includes all basic radar system and subsystem knowledge. The Systems Engineer is responsible for maintaining radar performance through frequent calibrations and systems analysis.
- The Radar Systems Engineer works under the technical guidance of a Lead Systems Engineer and may be required to coordinate work with counterparts at other radars. Additional responsibilities will include; constant coordination and communication on software issues, verify and validate new RTP software builds, Function as project lead for engineering change proposals and I&M projects, Make study recommendations and provide technical leadership on modifications and ensure all upgrades are done in compliance with the Mission Operations ECP/PST design process. Elevate issues with the above items through management chain. Keep sensor management informed on status and issues of system performance.
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Required: BS in engineering or related field and will typically require Strong communications skills are required including the ability to function as Test Director in a mission critical environment. Mission Operations experience is required. Typically 5 years in design and development engineering, system engineering methods and 5 years leading technically challenging projects are required. MUST hold or be able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance.
- Desired: Skills in data analysis using MATLAB, UNIX and C are highly desirable. An MS in an engineering or related field is highly desired. Extensive background in hardware/software engineering is desired. Weapons test range operations experience may be desirable. Weapons test range systems O&M experience may be desirable. Strong math skills and MATLAB experience are a plus.
EXPERIENCE (Years):
- Required: 5-8 years of professional level engineering experience.
- Desired: Weapons test range systems O&M experience is desirable.
EDUCATION:
- Required: BS degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline.
- Desired: MS degree in electrical engineering or related engineering discipline.
OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
HR-032861
KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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Hardware Engineer IV(Full-time; Unaccompanied)
JOB DUTIES:
Provide operations, maintenance, and upgrade support for UHF and VHF radar hardware systems, including troubleshooting and repair. Able to lead various disciplines in the completion of projects that may at times be technically complex. Must be able to maintain the project schedule and budget. Must be able to work independently with limited guidance at times and should be able to supervise/assist in development of junior engineers, field engineers, and technicians. At appropriate times, input must be made about performance of junior engineers, technicians, and field engineers. No hiring/firing authority but at times will act in a supervisory role.
Responsible for design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects, coordinating and maintaining spares list, management of scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting system issues, provide technical input about system configuration and performance, apply advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts that will help to solve sometimes unusually complex technical problems, and provide solutions which are highly innovative.
Familiarity general industrial controls and sensors is required, along with experience with with industrial control software and hardware such Allen Bradley PLC5 and SLC500, and RSLinx, RSLogix, RSView. The applicant must have familiarity with RFI shielding practices, RF transmission and high power electronics, industrial switchgear, analog and digital control hardware,.
MUST hold or be able to obtain a SECRET level security clearance. Must be capable of obtaining climber II certification and be able to work at heights up to 150 feet.
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
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Must have a basic understanding of electrical principles and design
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Must have experience with digital control hardware including programmable logic controllers (PLC) and operator interfaces.
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Must have familiarity with the application and use of industrial control and measurement transducers for measurement of process variables.
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Must be able to complete electrical designs
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Must be familiar with floating ground systems
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Must have a g eneral knowledge of analog/RF compon ents such as amplifiers, couplers, hybrids, and phase shifters
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Must have g eneral software literacy
- Desired:
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Experience in the safe setup and measurements of high voltage DC circuits over 35kV
- Experience with the general repair and troubleshooting of RF equipment, interlock & control circuitry, RF testequipment and digital systems
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Knowledge of Allen Bradley or other PLC hardware
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Must be able to use an oscilloscope, a digital voltmeter, an RF power meter and a spectrum analyzer
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Must be able to create test set ups for testing spare analog/digital modules
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Mechanical fabrication skills
EXPERIENCE (Years):
- Required:
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8+ years experience in industrial control systems, design of industrial controls, and the use of programmable controllers.
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8+ years experience in planning and timely execution of engineering projects.
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Experi ence may include military experi ence, but must also include some civilian experi ence as well
- Desired:
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Engineering project management experience.
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Transmitter operation experience
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Vacuum tube knowledge and/or maintenance experience
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Experience maintaining a high pulsed VHF, UHF and/or microwave transmitter
EDUCATION:
- Required: BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
- Desired: Masters of Science in engineering or related field (such as physics, math)
OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
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Must be able to acquire and maintain a Secret Clearance.
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Must be able to climb to heights of 150 feet.
HR-032867
KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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Electronics Technician III (Full-time/Unaccompanied Status)
JOB DUTIES:
- The Technician will provide operations and maintenance support for C-Band & Ka-Band radar systems. The Technician will maintain, troubleshoot and repair various pieces of commercial and custom hardware. Operations support includes daily warm-ups, satellite tracks and range operations. The Technician will perform routine preventive maintenance procedures and run system diagnostic software. The Technician will provide support to receiver, transmitter and hardware engineers during design and implementation of improvement and modernization (I&M) projects involving receivers, transmitters, servos, and antenna subsystems. Bench test components and subassemblies. The Technician will install new equipment and provide technical input about system configuration and performance. The Technician will maintain an equipment calibration data base, test fixtures and assemblies utilizing COTS components. The ability to climb and work at heights is required.
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
- Required: Prior experience working with high voltage systems is required. The ability to perform general and successful repairs & the ability to successfully troubleshoot electronics is required. Must be familiar with standard electronic test equipment. Candidate must have a strong background in high power electronics and RF transmission. The ability to read schematics is required. The technician must be able to use an oscilloscope, a digital voltmeter, an RF power meter and a spectrum analyzer. Sufficient writing skills required to generate JSA's, procedures, and weekly reports along with general computer literacy is expected. Excellent electrical fabrication skills and soldering skills are needed. A familiarity with standard electronic test equipment is required. Prior experience working with oscilloscopes, frequency analyzers is required. Must obtain climber II certification (local training and testing provided) and be able to work at moderate heights.
- Desired: Experience with the general repair and troubling shooting of RF equipment is desired. Experience maintaining a vacuum tube, high power peak pulsed microwave transmitteris desired. Experience in the safe setup and conduct of measurements of dc or dc pulsed high-voltage circuits is preferred. Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC hardware is desirable. Experience with analog/RF hardware components such as amplifiers, couplers, and hybrids is helpful. Mechanical fabrication skills are a plus.
EXPERIENCE (Years):
- Required: 5-7 years electrical experience in RF systems, including vacumm tube technology is needed.
- Desired: 8 years experence with RF equipment and transmitter maintenance is desired
EDUCATION:
- Required: High School Diploma and minimum of two years of civilian or military electrical/electronics training.
- Desired: An AS in Electronics or higher
HR-032863
KRS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
You and authorized dependents, if any, traveling to Kwajalein are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to departure. You and your dependents must maintain a current passport during your stay on the island.
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