Electronic Technician

JT4; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering support company is looking for Electronic Technicians I & II to work at their remote sites. The role involves maintaining and repairing various electronic systems, requiring technical training and 3 years of experience for Level II positions. Benefits include life insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and immediate vesting.

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

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 3 years of hands-on experience required for Level II.
• Basic understanding of general electronics.
• Familiarity with electronic, electro-mechanical and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform work on various types of electronic equipment.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs.
• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment.

Skills

Basic knowledge of college math

DC and AC electronics

Digital logic

Solid-state devices

Basic troubleshooting and soldering skills

Education

Education in electronics from an accredited college, technical school

Military training (preferred)

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

JT4 is hiring Electronic Technicians I & II’s for their Beatty, NV and Tonopah, NV locations.

Working under direct supervision of a group lead or higher-level technician, an Electronic Technician specializes in ground-based electronic systems.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions / duties :

• Perform work on various types of electronic equipment and related devices through a combination of installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction, and testing.
• 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.

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.

REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Education and / or training in electronics from an accredited college, technical school, or equivalent experience is required for this position. Military training preferred. Three years of hands-on experience are required for the Level II position. Must be a US citizen and must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.

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

• Basic knowledge of college math, DC and AC electronics, digital logic, solid-state devices, and circuits.
• Basic understanding of general electronics.
• Familiarity with electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems.
• Familiarity with test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting and soldering skills.
• To work in certain work centers, a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is necessary, although it may not be required for all work centers.

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

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to the component level and competency in soldering.
• To work in certain work centers, a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is necessary, although it may not be required for all work centers.

Level I : This position pays an hourly AWD rate of $34.79 / hour.

Level II : This position pays an hourly AWD rate of $36.70 / hour.

Note : The salary 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.

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

ABOUT US

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for all branches of the US military 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.