Electronics Technician III

jt4currentopeningscx3; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Flight Test Instrumentation Technician III in California to support a range of advanced fighter aircraft. You will perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modify systems, repair cables, and troubleshoot instrumentation using schematics and test equipment.

Responsibilities include operational checks, on-aircraft instrumentation work, and prototyping electronic assemblies. Mentoring junior techs and contributing to process improvements are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Requires related electronics and avionics knowledge.
• Strong troubleshooting and soldering capabilities.
• ISCET certification and security clearance eligibility are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain flight test instrumentation and ground support equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate systems on aircraft and subsystems.
• Fabricate and repair cable harnesses and electronic assemblies.
• Provide feedback for complex aircraft modifications and improvements.
• Mentor lower-level technicians and offer on-site guidance.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Mentoring

Field maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in electronics

Military equivalent with 7+ years hands-on experience

ISCET certification

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Signal Generator

Logic Probe

Soldering

Crimping

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.

What You Will Do with JT4

The Flight Test Instrumentation Technician Level III will help us maintain all aspects of the flight test systems for a variety of advanced fighter aircraft. The Technician will conduct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, modification, inspection, wire repair, and troubleshooting.

• Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve complex problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data and test equipment, including power systems, sensors/transducers, data/video recording, TSPI, Ethernet, and telemetry subsystems
• Perform operational checks, pre & post flight procedures, troubleshooting and repair of instrumentation on-aircraft as required, utilizing knowledge of schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, and technical publications documentation
• Fabricate, terminate, and repair cable harnesses, conduct electronic tests on a regular basis, and build prototype electronic assemblies
• Provide feedback, insights, and technical knowledge to assist in complex aircraft modifications, troubleshooting efforts, and process and procedure improvements
• Mentor lower-level technicians and provide on-site guidance for some tasks, as needed
• Perform all other related duties as assigned or requested and support the engineering staff

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

• Document the operation and performance of airborne test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and ground support equipment
• Use diagnostic tools like a multimeter, oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, frequency meter, and logic probe to accomplish specific tasks like checkout, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair
• Fabricate cable harnesses, populate electronic assemblies, crimping, and wire terminations to interface equipment with sensors, data acquisition units, and test equipment and expert soldering skills
• Use thermocouples, temperature reference junctions, accelerometers, charge amplifiers, pressure transducers, strain gauges, piezoelectric transducers, flow meters, transmitters, and signal conditioners
• Hands‑on experience in electrical, instrumentation, and avionics maintenance on aircraft like, tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high‑power RF devices

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Ability to work in a field environment, which may include shift work, overtime, and travel to remote locations
• Regular exposure to weather and temperature extremes, drafts, and noise

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

An associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college; or technical schooling with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory; or a military equivalent and a minimum of seven (7) years of hands‑on experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Electronics Technician III must possess the following qualifications:

• International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) certification
• Comprehensive knowledge in general electronics
• Demonstrated expertise in electronic, electro‑mechanical, and computer systems and the test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment
• Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high‑power radio frequency (RF) devices
• Expert‑level troubleshooting and soldering capabilities
• Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $84,000 to $94,000 annually.

Note: The salary range 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 work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 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 people 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.

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