Field Engineer III

JT4; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 83,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4 is seeking a Field Engineer III to serve as a lead on complex field engineering assignments, overseeing installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic and mechanical systems. You will coordinate with multiple disciplines to define specifications and ensure compliance with procedures.

The role includes direct customer liaison, development of technical documentation and proposals, and ongoing field maintenance duties. Travel to remote locations may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or technical discipline and 10+ years in the field.
• Broad knowledge of engineering concepts, principles and practices for complex projects.
• Strong ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions for hardware/software issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex field engineering assignments and oversee equipment installation, operation, testing, and maintenance.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, finance, and program management to define system specs and requirements.
• Prepare technical papers, proposals, and workload estimates for scope of work.
• Interface with customers from quotation through design, test activities, and reviews; provide recommendations.

Skills

RF knowledge

Networking concepts

Electrical/electronic knowledge

Verbal communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Cisco equipment

Test equipment

Networking equipment

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/Duties

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 duties.
• 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.
• Directly 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.
• HF/UHV/VHF ground-to-air radio communications equipment.
• Switches, routers and networking equipment.
• Cable television systems to include head-ends building and television installation and troubleshooting.
• P25 Land Mobile Radio Systems and repeaters.
• Air Traffic Control operations centers.
• Navigation ground systems to include ILS/VOR/TACANS.
• Metrological/Weather systems.
• Must have excellent technical skills.
• Must have a willingness to perform field maintenance duties.Perform other job-related duties, as required

Requirements -- Education Technical And Work Experience

An associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

• Broad knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable senior technical contributor-level performance on complex projects or programs
• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
• Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills

Desired Qualifications

• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) transmission principals.
• Ability to use basic test equipment.
• General electronics, electro-mechanical, and computer systems.
• Understanding basic networking technology and telecommunications technologies.
• Knowledge in CISCO communications equipment.
• ISCET certification may be required.
• Associate or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics.
• Excellent technical skills.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $83,200.00 to $135,200.00 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 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/business considerations when extending an offer.

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 and use of 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 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.

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