Engineering Technician I

JT4; Eastern Ontario; On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in defense and space manufacturing seeks an entry-level Engineering Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic and mechanical systems. The role involves working under supervision, assisting with technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a high school diploma. This full-time position offers competitive salary and benefits from day one.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience performing tasks related to the work unit is desired.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic/mechanical systems.
• Assist in design, coding, and documentation of software products.
• Support production of technical documents and drawings.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Planning/Organizing

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Telemetry systems

Job description

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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

The incumbent, under close supervision of a technical lead or unit supervisor, performs a variety of basic or routine tasks during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems.

• Supports production of technical documents and drawings.
• Researches technical issues for input to reports and studies.
• Supports fabrication and testing of hardware and software systems.
• Assists in design, coding, and documentation of software products.
• Maintains filing systems, databases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory.
• Assists work unit personnel as the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.
• Complies with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications, and test procedures.
• Uses established policies and procedures and limited subject matter knowledge to complete relatively simple assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence.
• Performs related work as required.
  
  

Range Position Description

This is an entry level position. The candidate would benefit from an understanding of Telemetry systems, computer operated control systems, and communications networks.

The job duties include, but are not limited to, operations and maintenance support of telemetry tracking systems, data communications, and network systems under general technical guidance.

Real-time mission support duties include establishing end-to-end connectivity with pre-mission checks for voice, video, and data. Active monitoring of real-time missions utilizing test equipment such spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, receiver analyzers, and Bit Error Rate (BER) testers. Installing and terminating cabling for RF, network, and fiber optic systems.

Under the supervision of senior technicians and field engineers, the candidate will perform preventative maintenance on all equipment per established procedures, Local Work Cards (LWC), technical manuals, and other official documentation.

The candidate will create local trouble tickets utilizing the Maximo database to document work performed as required by procedures.

The candidate must demonstrate confident written and verbal communication skills as they will be required to speak on recorded voice networks and communicate with customers via e-mail, text, virtual and in-person meetings.

The candidate may be required to work overtime and varying shifts, including weekends, to accommodate dynamic mission support objectives.

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain certifications for tower climbing/rescue, forklift, mobile elevated work platform, and flight-line drivers.

The applicant must have a valid driver's license and must obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to the Secret level.

Desired Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.

Experience in tower climbing and elevated work Platforms (boom and scissor Lifts).

Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent. Hands-on experience performing tasks related to the work unit is desired. The candidate must have good communication and analytical skills and basic working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. The candidate must exhibit basic planning/organizing skills and must be able to take direction from senior unit personnel and work under deadlines. The candidate must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARIES

The expected salary range for this position is $40,684 to $47,840 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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 will match 50%, up to an 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

Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting 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. Frequent 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, A1412TW

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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