Senior PR Transmitter Engineer - Kwajalein Atoll - 3786
Company: Range Generation Next LLC
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 on
Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Essential Functions
Support maintenance and/or repair efforts on both UHF & VHF
transmitters; directs technicians and helpers to accomplish these
maintenance activities. Perform testing and failure analysis of the
transmitters down to the component level; designs and implements
corrective measures to prevent future failures. Respond to failure
events of the antenna/transmitter, 24/7. Provide design
modifications and improvements for transmitters; this includes
creating schematics and implementing modifications as well as
directing activities of technicians and helpers to properly install
these design modifications. Maintain tracking and failure data for
high power RF tubes; issues periodic memos indicating spare issues
and status. Determine transmitter spares requirements and orders
parts as required; finds replacement candidates for obsolete parts
and implements required design changes. Provide technical support
to systems engineering and management for all transmitter technical
issues. Modify and maintain documentation for transmitters
including but not limited to equipment schematics and manuals;
verifies drafting changes to drawings and manuals meet engineering
requirements. Support the safety program to ensure a safe workplace
for all transmitter personnel. Write weekly reports conveying
transmitter developments and issues/problems to management. Provide
email correspondence with tube vendors and other suppliers as
required. Work with all engineering disciplines and management to
meet mission requirements. Other duties as assigned. Required
Skills Strong understanding of electrical principles. Strong
circuit troubleshooting skills and the ability to read and
interpret schematics. Comfortable working with high voltage (up to
50 kV). Familiarity with floating ground systems. Familiarity with
radar receiver systems. General knowledge of Analog/RF components
such as vacuum tube amplifiers, RF couplers, hybrids etc. General
software literacy. Microsoft Office Suite. Familiarity with and
ability to operate standard electronic test equipment including
spectrum analyzers and network analyzers. Solid knowledge of the
fundamentals of transmitter architecture. Knowledgeable on the use
and operation of transmitter amplifiers to include: Klystrons,
Travelling Wave Tubes (TWT's), Vacuum Tubes and transistor devices.
High degree of demonstrated ability to effectively use high power
RF measurement techniques and perform high voltage troubleshooting.
Design familiarity with switchgears, analog and digital control
hardware and RFI shielding practices. Ability to work independently
with limited guidance. Ability to assist in development of junior
engineers and technicians. Ability to lead various disciplines in
the completion of projects that may sometimes be technically
complex. Full understanding of the unique safety issues associated
with working at high power RF that are common in this work
environment. Familiarity with software such as RSLinx, RSLogix,
RSView, Matlab is desired. Required Experience Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline. 10
years radar transmitter/RF experience including: High power RF
measurement and high voltage troubleshooting. Field installation
and testing, calibration, troubleshooting and acceptance testing.
Design and development engineering. Project management. Mission
Operations and Weapons test range systems experience, desired.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley hardware and software, desired.
Masters Degree in Engineering or related discipline is desired.
Experience with high power vacuum tube operation is desired.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications Must be able to obtain and
maintain a DoD secret security clearance which requires U.S.
Citizenship. Must be able to relocate to the United States Army
Garrison, Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands. Must be able to obtain
and maintain a U.S. passport. Must be able to lift/carry/push/pull
up to 45 lbs. independently. This position is accompanied. The
flexibility to work occasional non-duty hours or on weekends to
support specific project or mission requirements. 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 more! We are committed to providing employees a quality
work/life balance in a productive, evolving environment. 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
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or
veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected
class.
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