Telemetry Technician II or III / Overseas on a Tropical Island

Here is an exciting employment opportunity at the Reagan Test Site (RTS) located on the exotic and tropical island of Kwajalein in the Republic of Marshall Islands.

 

Background: Reagan Test Site (RTS) complex includes a variety of radar, telemetry, and other instrumentation and communication systems. This location is a beautiful, tropical setting in the central Pacific that offers year-round water sports and many other recreational activities. Kwajalein is similar to most American communities with schools, hospital, stores and all public works. Crime is virtually non-existent and so is traffic, private automobiles are not authorized and bicycles are the primary mode of transportation. KRS provides a great benefits package including the opportunity to qualify for a federal tax exclusion, medical/dental insurance, life/AD&D insurance, 401K savings plan, long and short term disability, paid time off, annual leave, holidays, workers compensation, and company provided housing/utilities.

 

KRS is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Kwajalein Ranges Services (KRS) is a US defense industry business that supports US weapons range engineering and logistics services.  KRS has approximately 180 million in annual revenue and has 2400 employees.  KRS is a joint venture business that is owned by Bechtel & Lockheed Martin. 

 

KRS is an equal opportunity employer.

 

Telemetry Technician II or III / Overseas on a Tropical Island

Location:  Kwajalein Atoll, Marshall Islands:   The Telemetry Technician applies technical knowledge to perform simple or routine tasks following detailed instructions. This includes, but may not be limited to RTS Telemetry equipment, Antenna control Units (ACUs), recorders, patch panels, TGRS, receivers, and antennas. The Technician will perform such tasks as replacing components and wiring circuits; repairing and aligning simple electronic equipment; and taking test readings using common instruments such as digital multimeters, signal generators, and oscilloscopes. The Technician must be able to read electronic schematic diagrams for circuit tracing and troubleshooting. The Technician will be capable of receiving technical guidance, as required, from supervisor or higher level technician. The Technician will be required to train subordinates or co-workers as necessary to enhance skill level and knowledge base. The Technician will perform other duties as assigned.  The Technician will complete and maintain logs, forms and records.

 

Status: Unaccompanied.  This full-time position has a two year minimum commitment with unaccompanied status.  Unaccompanied status means that no dependents or pets are authorized.

 

Duration:  We now offer a two year contract! 

 

Security Clearance:  Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

 

Required Skills:  a minimum of a High School Diploma and an AS in Electronics Technology or equivalent military training is required.  A minimum of 3 to 7 years of recent experience as a Telemetry Technician or similar work is required. PC Literacy is required as is experience with MS office applications.  A proficiency with performing mechanical and electrical assembly, wiring, soldering repair and checkout on a variety of electronic components subassemblies, assemblies, panels and chassis is required. Experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power meters are also required. 

 

Desired Skills:  Previous experience in Telemetry at other ranges, especially with TBSPs and TGRS is desired.  Other closely related military of civilian experience with telemetry may be substituted for education. 

 

If you are interested in this position please email your resume in MS Word format to the email address below.  Place the following statement in the SUBJECT line of all inquiries: 

 

?Telemetry Technician II or III available for long term international assignment?

 

Please be sure that you have related experience before you submit your resume to this advertisement.  Also please include an optional cover statement in MS Word format.  If you do not have MS word, please email a text file (resume.txt) as an attachment. 

 

Please feel free to forward this job posting to any of your friends or colleagues who may be interested.

 

To read more about this remote location please do an Internet search on ?Kwajalein?.  You will find various official and unofficial websites with general information. 

 

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