Radio Field Engineer

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space 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.

JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Under general supervision of a senior-level engineer, a Field Engineer IV performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks involved in the installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems.

Employee will be responsible for performing the following functions/duties:

• 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/UHF/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 12 years of experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

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

• Broad knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable performance as a senior technical contributor on complex projects or programs
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
• Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
• Excellent communication and analytical 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.

SCC: JENG17; JCORP12

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