Electronics Technician

jt4currentopeningscx3; Tonopah (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking an Electronic Technician I to support ground-based electronic systems under supervision. You will install, maintain, repair, troubleshoot, and test a range of electronic equipment and related devices in diverse environments.

The role requires basic electronics knowledge, ability to interpret diagrams, and hands-on soldering and troubleshooting skills. Work may involve shifts, remote sites, and occasional overnight assignments.

Qualifications

• Education and/or training in electronics from an accredited college, technical school, or equivalent military training is required.
• Basic knowledge of college math, DC and AC electronics, digital logic, solid-state devices, and circuits.
• Familiarity with electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems.

Responsibilities

• 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

Education

Electronics training

Basic math

DC/AC electronics

Digital logic

Solid-state devices

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Spectrum analyzers

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 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.