Field Engineer - RF/Radar

jt4currentopeningscx3; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 91,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Field Engineer III to lead complex field engineering assignments involving installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of advanced electronic and mechanical radar systems.

You will operate radar and RF equipment daily, troubleshoot analog and digital components, develop technical documentation, and present findings to customers. Travel to remote locations may be required as part of contract work with the U.S. federal agencies.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or a technical discipline and 10 years of relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of engineering concepts enabling senior technical performance on complex projects or programs.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software applications.
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate radars and other electronic equipment on a daily basis.
• Maintain, sustain, and troubleshoot and repair analog and digital equipment used in radar transmitters, receivers, timing assemblies, data collection, and RF and digital transmission lines.
• Construct electronic and RF chassis using industry standard fabrication techniques for wiring and packaging.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation.
• Provide expert knowledge on Radio Frequency (RF) and RADAR principles.
• Suggest improvements to processes and procedures to obtain efficiencies.
• Implement test and troubleshooting processes.
• Develop basic data analysis tools, processes, or products for analysis.
• Analyze pre-test predictions to define data collection requirements.
• Collect, QC, and analyze data; Identify and resolve basic data anomalies; Present test findings.
• Assist in authoring final test products and present the findings to customers.

Education

Associate's Degree in Engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Maximo

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:

• Operate radars and other electronic equipment on a daily basis.
• Maintain, sustain, and troubleshoot and repair analog and digital equipment used in radar transmitters, receivers, timing assemblies, data collection, and RF and digital transmission lines.
• Construct electronic and RF chassis using industry standard fabrication techniques for wiring and packaging.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation
• Provide expert knowledge on Radio Frequency (RF) and RADAR principles
• Suggest improvements to processes and procedures to obtain efficiencies
• Implement test and troubleshooting processes
• Develop basic data analysis tools, processes, or products for analysis
• Analyze pre-test predictions to define data collection requirements
• Collect, QC, and analyze data; Identify and resolve basic data anomalies; Present test findings
• Assist in authoring final test products and present the findings to customers
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Maximo

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.

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

• 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

Candidates who do not meet the requirements will be considered for a lower level.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $91,062.40 to $170,456.00 annually.

Note:

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, 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

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.

SCC: JENG17; JCORP12