Casual Engineering - 3544

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 a member of the Sustaining Engineering team, you would join other smart, talented, and dedicated engineers that pride themselves in analyzing the most difficult challenges for the launch-test range while developing and delivering solutions to meet the needs of the US Space Force and their customers.

This position is located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid telecommuting schedule. This is a casual, hourly position with a fluctuating schedule to work as needed.

Essential Functions

• Implement hardware (HW) and/or software (SW) Configuration and Data Management activities to meet program contractual requirements.
• Support baseline control of all delivered software and hardware configuration items and documentation.
• Analyze product design changes identified in drawings, SW and HW specifications, SW version descriptions and installation instructions, test plans and procedures and technical orders to determine the effect on the overall product's baseline.
• Perform physical audits on configuration items, document findings, and develop and deploy necessary corrective actions.
• Control, analyze, and update HW and SW baseline artifacts as the result of audits.
• Maintain revision and version control over multiple baselines being worked and/or fielded simultaneously.
• Ensure that existing change management and change control processes are strictly used and enforced throughout the development and/or sustainment life cycle.
• Support the development, delivery, and customer review of program documentation/data deliverables and status accounting updates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Ability to effectively work in a team environment and perform work and resolve problems with direct supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with specific emphasis on attention to detail.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, English, Technical Communication, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working in a sustaining or development engineering environment or equivalent
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, e.g., Word and Excel
• Experience with engineering documentation, product structure, and change order management in a configuration and data management environment is preferred
• Working knowledge of materials, components, assemblies, computer, and peripheral hardware parts/pieces is preferred
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, e.g., Windchill or equivalent is preferred

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Some extended standing and bending
• Occasional travel to local and/or remote sites
• The flexibility to work occasional 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
• 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. As a casual employee, you will accrue sick leave and may contribute to the RGNext retirement savings plan with a company match and vesting on day one. Other benefits include access to on-base fitness centers and recreational facilities and more! 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 position ranges from $37.01 to $47.45; however, 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.