Field Engineer III

Jt4, Llc; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Field Engineer III to lead complex field engineering tasks, installing, operating, testing, and maintaining sophisticated electronic and mechanical systems on DoD telemetry ranges.

The role requires coordinating with engineering, logistics, and program management to define specifications; preparing technical papers and evaluating proposals; and maintaining system documentation and performance analysis.

Qualifications

• SME knowledge of telemetry acquisition systems, RF theory, and IRIG standards.
• Experience in designing, building out, and sustaining Range Telemetry systems is preferred.
• Ability to prepare technical papers and perform engineering studies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex field engineering assignments involving installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of telemetry systems.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial, and program management to define system specifications.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical papers; develop technical documentation and system specifications.

Skills

Telemetry systems

RF theory

IRIG standards

Sustainment engineering

Technical writing

Customer liaison

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 Summary - Essential Functions

A Field Engineer III performs as a lead on more complex field engineering assignments and performs a variety of engineering assignments involving technology applications involved in the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of complex electronic/mechanical equipment and systems.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Apply knowledge of design specifications for more complex systems/projects


• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements


• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures


• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies


• Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work


• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications


• Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications


• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations


• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Range Position Description

The ideal candidate will possess Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of telemetry acquisition systems, Radio Frequency (RF) theory, and a strong working knowledge of Inter-Range Instrumentation Group (IRIG) standards. Job duties include providing sustainment engineering, preventive and corrective maintenance, and real-time operations support for fixed and mobile telemetry tracking systems, digital data transmission systems, and network infrastructure under general technical guidance. The candidate will be actively involved in designing, building out, and sustaining Range Telemetry systems in strict adherence to 412TW Range Engineering and Quality Assurance processes.

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