Electronics Technician

JT4 LLC; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC in Tonopah, NV is seeking an Electronic Technician I to work under supervision on ground-based electronic systems. You will install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and test equipment, including digital/analog computers, RF gear, and power supplies.

Ideal candidates have electronics education, basic math and troubleshooting skills, and are prepared for shift work at remote locations. U.S. citizenship or security clearance eligibility may be required.

Qualifications

• Education or training in electronics from an accredited college, technical school, or equivalent military training.
• Basic math and electronics knowledge including DC/AC, digital logic, and circuits.
• Familiarity with electronic, electro-mechanical and computer systems; familiarity with test equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting and soldering skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, overhaul, troubleshoot, modify, build and test electronic equipment.
• Operate and maintain electronic transmitting/receiving equipment, and related devices.
• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs to restore equipment to operating condition.
• Troubleshoot to component level and interpret engineering data and schematics.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Soldering skills

Electrical theory

DC/AC electronics

Education

Electronics education/training

Tools

Test equipment

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

Employee will be responsible for 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

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

Education and/or training in electronics from an accredited college, technical school, or equivalent military training is required for this position.

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

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.

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.