Sr. Electrical Engineer

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

RedTown Technical Services, LLC has a Full-Time opening for a Sr. Electronic Engineer at its office in Norman, OK. This position focuses on radar-related tasks, various electrical equipment, and instruments on Kwajalein Island, Wake Island, and various other locations, primarily from the Norman, OK office with occasional travel to these sites. Must be willing to travel from Norman, OK office for temporary duty work in remote locations installing, repairing, maintaining, and uninstalling meteorological equipment, be in good physical condition such as to not require routine, extensive medical treatment.

Benefits include company-paid medical, dental, vision, group term $50,000 life insurance, Short-Term disability insurance for the employee, and 401k. Additionally, employees receive 10 paid holidays per year and paid vacation. 

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Qualifications/Education Requirements  

• B.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline and 5-10 years directly related experience, or equivalency. 
• Must be US citizen and able to obtain a security clearance.
• Ability to test, diagnose, and repair complex radar systems safely to the component level including electronics equipment, such as, receivers, transmitters, servos, and motors.
• Basic knowledge of Doppler weather radar design, control software, and theory of operation; understanding of radar power amplification and transmitter systems.
• Sigmet receiver video processor and coaxial magnetron radar system knowledge is a plus.
• Experience in common electronics maintenance practices, comprehension of basic electronics, mechanical drawings, and the capacity to understand technical documents is required.
• Ability to apply electronic troubleshooting and repair skills to meteorological instrumentation.
• Understanding of the precise and competent use of RF test equipment, such as, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes and associated accessories.
• Experience coordinating modification operations, such as radome replacements, antenna/pedestal removal, facilities overhaul, etc. 
• Experience with safety procedures and risk management.
• Ability to determine personnel, equipment, and tooling needs.
• Experience with AutoCAD software.
• Operational knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, TCP/IP, and VPNs
• Ability to occasionally work in confined spaces, lift 40 lbs, climb ladders, and use basic hand tools.
• Skills in organization, documentation, and verbal / written communication are essential.

Desired qualifications:  

• M.S. degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Possession of a security clearance is highly desired. 
• Experience in Doppler or dual-polarized weather radar is highly desired. 
• Computer programming experience desired. 
• Familiarity with installing and troubleshooting modern computer communication equipment, including fiber optic systems.
• Familiarity with computer networking equipment, to include installing and working with routers and servers. 

Essential Functions

Primary duties involve providing preventative and corrective maintenance support for a dual-polarized S-band Doppler weather radar and a single-polarized C-band Doppler weather radar. Other duties include preventative and corrective maintenance and support for a variety of atmospheric instruments requiring knowledge of modern digital communication technologies and be able to learn and utilize instrument-specific electronic troubleshooting, repair, and installation practices.

Duties

This position focuses on radar-related tasks, various electronic equipment, and instruments on Kwajalein Island, Wake Island, and various other locations. Trips to these locations from Norman, OK office that require fieldwork to install and test instrumentation or to perform repairs on meteorological instruments might be expected 2-4 times per year for 2-4 week periods each. This may include rotating shift work, including some weekends and holidays.
 

Duties include, but are not limited to, managing instrument technical support, including participation in technical reports, aiding in detailed engineering plans for improvement and modernization. This includes facilities specifications for new radar installations and producing technical drawings. Duties will also include remotely monitoring radar and instrument status, troubleshooting, and coordinating maintenance activities with other personnel.

Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sit-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Stand-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Walk-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Lift/Carry 0-20 lbs frequent
• Lift/Carry 20-100 lbs occasionally
• Reach above-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Bend/Stoop-Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Use hands for pushing/pulling- Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Use hands for fine manipulation- Frequent 2-5.5 hours daily
• Stress level: Moderate

Work Environment

• At times, will work in a tropical climate with wet/dry seasons and little temperature variation.
• Work performed is both inside and outside work.

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EEO Statement

RedTown Technical Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, or mental or physical disability provided the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Reasonable Accommodations

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause undue hardship for the employer. Examples of reasonable accommodations may include: Additional modifying equipment or devices; Modified work schedules; Providing an interpreter; or Making the work environment readily accessible to individuals with disabilities.

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