Field Engineer I

Jt4, Llc; California; On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Move

JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8%

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC in the United States is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer I to support installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems as part of a project team. This position requires an associate's degree in engineering or military equivalent with 4+ years of related experience, strong communication, planning skills, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Occasional travel to remote locations may be required; U.S.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering or military equivalent and 4+ years of technical/professional experience.
• Knowledge of standard test methods and procedures used in engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and work as part of a team.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform fundamental field engineering tasks in installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment.
• Assist higher-level engineers with technical information and standard procedures.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, or technical studies under guidance.
• Support projects with limited scope or parts of larger projects as directed.
• Travel to remote work locations may be required.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Test methods

Verbal and written communication

Planning/organizational skills

Driver's license

Security clearance readiness

U.S. citizen

Education

Associate's degree in engineering

Military equivalent training

Job description

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 DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Under close supervision, a Field Engineer I performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks in the installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. Work is at an entry level and is generally performed as a member of a project team.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
• Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
• Perform fundamental engineering tasks requiring standard techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques
• Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

An associate's degree in engineering or formal academic/vocational training, or military equivalent and four (4) or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

In addition, a Field Engineer I must possess the following qualifications:

• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform relatively routine engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills
• 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 $78,220 to $90,000 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

• 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

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using a computer terminal; constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents; constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication; and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

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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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. If you need assistance in completing this application, please contact Recruiting and Staffing at [phone].