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JT4

Radio Field Engineer

JT4, Las Vegas, Nevada, us, 89105

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Overview

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today’s missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information

Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty

Perform engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character

Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations

Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared

Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects

Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems

Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies

Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings

HF/UHV/VHF ground-to-air radio communications equipment

Switches, routers and networking equipment

Cable television systems to include head-ends building and television installation and troubleshooting

P25 Land Mobile Radio Systems and repeaters

Air Traffic Control operations centers

Navigation ground systems to include ILS/VOR/TACANS

Metrological/Weather systems

Must have excellent technical skills

Must have a willingness to perform field maintenance duties

Desired Qualifications

Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) transmission principals

Ability to use basic test equipment

General electronics, electro-mechanical, and computer systems

Understanding basic networking technology and telecommunications technologies

Knowledge in CISCO communications equipment

ISCET certification may be required

Associate or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics

Excellent technical skills

Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work Experience An associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 7 years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

In addition, a Field Engineer II must possess the following qualifications:

Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields

Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Planning/organizational skills

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Benefits Active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

4% Match with 8% Contribution

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Other Responsibilities Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; and constant mental alertness are required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.

Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license, or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing

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