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 Pillar Point Air Force Station near Half Moon Bay, CA

 This position is not eligible for a telecommuting schedule.

Essential Functions

• Plan, coordinate, configure and control all operations and maintenance for communications systems with minimal supervision
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on the communications systems
• Assist Vandenberg communications with troubleshooting equipment
• Operate patch panels and provide feedback loops to help isolate issues with equipment
• Isolate system faults to the lowest repairable unit and work complex problems in the communications system

• Troubleshoot communications issues and work with base COMM to maintain and repair existing wire runs throughout the site. Follow-up with existing trouble tickets to ensure items are fully resolved
• Adhere to established policies and procedures pertaining to job site safety and security
• Perform other duties as assigned

 Required Skills

• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good multitasking skills
• Proficiency in reading schematics and circuit diagrams
• Attention to detail
• Ability to exercise diplomacy within a team environment

 Required Experience

• Associate’s degree or two-year certificate from college or technical school with related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and training.
• Two years related technician experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Experience operating and maintaining communications equipment

 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
• The flexibility to work 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 
• Salary determined by Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 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 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! 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 $40.77/hr. to $50.93/hr.  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.