Electronic Technician

jt4currentopeningscx3; Dugway (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking an Electronic Technician to install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and test ground-based electronic systems. You will handle equipment such as transmitters, receivers, digital/analog computers, microwave components, and RF devices.

Responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, restoring equipment to operation, and using schematics and test equipment effectively. Shift work and remote locations are possible as part of duties.

Qualifications

• Accredited college/technical school education in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory (or military equivalent).
• ISCET certification must be obtained within first 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in general electronics and ability to troubleshoot to component level; soldering competency.
• Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high‑power RF devices.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting/receiving equipment, analog/digital computers, test equipment, and related systems.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition.
• Use diagrams, schematics, and engineering data to troubleshoot and fix issues.

Skills

ISCET certification

General electronics

Test equipment

Soldering

Component-level troubleshooting

RF devices experience

Education

Tech college/training in electronics

Three years hands-on experience

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Spectrum analyzer

RF test gear

Job description

Company Profile

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 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 must possess the following qualifications:

• International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) certification (we can assist with getting this but you'll need to get it done within the first 90 days of employment)
• Demonstrated proficiency in general electronics
• Good understanding of electronic, electro‑mechanical, and computer systems
• Good understanding of test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment
• Experience 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.

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. This job requires 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.

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