Communications Technician II

JT4 LLC; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account / FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC seeks an Electronic Technician II to install, maintain, repair, and test ground-based electronic systems across a variety of equipment. You will diagnose malfunctions and perform component-level repairs, using schematics and test equipment, while ensuring safety and reliability in a United States government environment.

The role requires hands-on experience with electronics, ability to read manuals and drawings, and willingness to work shift and travel to remote locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Education or training from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory, or a military equivalent and three years of hands-on experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in general electronics; familiar with tools and equipment; interpret drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment and related devices.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and perform repairs to restore operation.
• Troubleshoot to component level and solder as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

General electronics

Soldering

Troubleshooting

Electrical safety

Education

Tech college courses in math and electronics

Military equivalent training

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Schematic interpretation

Job description

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

Working under general technical guidance, an Electronic Technician II specializes in ground-based electronic systems and works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices through a combination of installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction, and testing

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems
• Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition
• Manipulate computer keyboards and view and interpret computer displays
• Troubleshoot to the component level and make needed repairs
• Perform other job-related duties, as required.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Education and/or training from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory, or a military equivalent and three years of hands-on experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Electronic Technician II must possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in general electronics
• Familiarity working with various tools and equipment
• Interpret drawings, training manuals, and instructions in order to perform duties
• Good understanding of electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems
• Good understanding of test equipment used to maintain and repair equipmentExperience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power radio frequency (RF) devices
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to the component level and competency in soldering.

SALARY

The Area Wage Determination (AWD) for this position is $37.93 per hour.

BENEFITS

• 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

Employee will be required to work some shift work, at remote locations, and occasional over-night assignments.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors. Outdoor duties may be performed on even or uneven surfaces, which may be dry or wet. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. Outdoor duties may be performed on gravel or shingled roof. Climbing stairs, ladders, towers, and scaffolds, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, (anything heavier requires two or more people or mechanical assistance) are required. A government vehicle is used on an as-needed basis.

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: JELT4, JOM68; A2NTTR

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law. If you need assistance in completing this application, please contact Recruiting and Staffing at [phone].