Electronics Technician - LEAD

JT4; Beatty (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4 in Beatty, Nevada, is seeking an experienced Electronic Technician III, Lead to specialize in ground‑based electronic systems. The role involves leading teams, troubleshooting complex issues, and ensuring the maintenance of various electronic devices.

Candidates must have an associate’s degree and at least 10 years of hands-on experience, with expert knowledge of electronics and troubleshooting capabilities. JT4 offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment for its employees.

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree, or higher, or military equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years of hands-on and leadership experience is required.
• Expert-level knowledge of electronics is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation, setup, and check‑out of major subsystems.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex electronic systems.
• Provide guidance and training to lower-level technicians.

Skills

Expert-level knowledge of electronics

Expert-level troubleshooting and soldering capabilities

Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates

Demonstrated expertise in electronic systems

Education

Associate's degree or higher in relevant field

Job description

Overview

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 as a group/team lead, an Electronic Technician III, Lead specializes in ground‑based electronic systems and works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing a combination of installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction, and testing.

• Perform as a team leader with a system, project, or task, providing guidance and training to lower‑level technicians
• Lead effort to diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition
• 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 complex problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment
• Troubleshoot to component level
• Lead installation, setup, and check‑out of major subsystems
• Perform complex system measurements/calibrations using text equipment and established procedures, and record test results
• Develop system briefings and prepare draft technical reports for technical review
• Perform other job‑related duties, as required

Requirements – Education, Technical, and Work Experience

An associate’s degree, or higher, from an accredited college; or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory; or a military equivalent; and a minimum of 10 years of hands‑on and leadership experience are required for this position.

• Expert‑level knowledge of electronics
• Demonstrated expertise in electronic, electro‑mechanical, computer systems, and test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment
• Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high‑power RF devices
• Expert‑level troubleshooting and soldering capabilities

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 the 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.