Engineering Technician V

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior/lead technician and assists in the training of other technicians
• Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at the company and client sites
• Perform or coordinate test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks
• Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems
• Design and write test procedures, critiques, and system test procedures and assist in the development of upgrades and enhancements
• Implement engineering change instructions
• Investigate system problems and provide white papers on the results of the investigation
• Prepare recommendations and solutions on system problems to include alternate testing to verify change
• Establish and maintain filing systems, databases, and logs for tracking project status and inventory
• Aid in providing the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks
• Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications, and test procedures
• Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements
• Coverage of engineering proposals and provide input on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
• Support engineers in the development of technical proposals and provide input on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
• Technical support that is recognized outside of the company services as one of the few industries or discipline experts
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Range Position Description

The ideal candidate will have Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of telemetry acquisition systems and Radio Frequency (RF) theory. Job duties include providing preventive and corrective maintenance, sustainment engineering, and real-time operations support for fixed and mobile telemetry tracking systems, digital data transmission systems, and network infrastructure under general technical guidance. Additionally, the successful candidate will act as a senior-level technician and will be required to teach and train Junior Technicians and Field Engineers in all aspects of Operations and Maintenance of our Telemetry Tracking Antenna Systems. Real-time support duties involve establishing end-to-end connectivity for pre-mission checks of voice, video, and data links, as well as monitoring live missions for abnormalities and rapidly troubleshooting issues as they arise. The candidate will perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in accordance with established Local Work Cards, standard operating procedures, tech manuals, and other official documentation. The candidate must be proficient in utilizing test equipment such as RF spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, telemetry receivers, and video distribution amplifiers. A solid understanding of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) is required, along with practical knowledge of data transport equipment and transmission media. The candidate must be experienced in interpreting and redlining engineering drawings and utilizing schematics to install, alter, and repair equipment. Extensive experience terminating various types of fiber optics, low-loss RF, and copper-based cabling is essential. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating the ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. To accommodate various mission support objectives, the candidate must be available to work overtime, varying shifts, and weekends, and must be available for periodic travel.

Position responsibilities

• Strict adherence to Quality Assurance and Safety guidelines across all scopes of work, as well as meeting all ancillary training requirements

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution, or equivalent military training and a minimum of 10 years of job-related experience are required for this position.
• An Engineering Technician V must possess the following qualifications:
• 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
• Ability to direct the work of others under deadlines
• Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $81,432 to $86,112 annually.

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
• JT4, LLC will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 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 with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required.