J-PRIMES Senior Field Engineer

Reliance Test & Technology; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled technician to operate advanced RF test equipment at a military base. This role involves supporting critical testing missions, maintaining specialized equipment, and ensuring rigorous RF isolation standards. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in RF systems testing and a strong technical background, contributing to the success of vital defense projects. Join a team where your expertise will directly impact the reliability and effectiveness of essential military operations in a controlled and secure environment.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree in Electronics required.
• 15 years of total test experience with RF systems in test environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain RF test equipment for J-PRIMES testing.
• Support technical activities for RADAR and ECM generation.
• Provide expertise to resolve complex problems in testing.

Skills

Power Amplifiers Operation

Spectrum Analyzers Operation

Signal Generators Operation

EMI Receivers Operation

Digital Oscilloscopes Operation

Network Analyzers Operation

RF Test Equipment Operation

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Associate's Degree in Electronics

Tools

Fiber Optic Equipment

Test Laboratory Equipment

J-PRIMES Systems

Job description

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Job Title

# of Hires Needed: 1

Security Clearance Required: Top Secret

Work Location: Eglin Air Force Base, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Exemption Type: Exempt

Education: Associate's Degree

Category: Hourly/Annual Rate

Job Description

Open Position Request Number R-O-25

GRADE: Exempt; Regular Full-time

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Proficiently operate power amplifiers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, EMI receivers, position controllers, digital oscilloscopes, network analyzers, advanced video equipment, and specialized unique RF test equipment used to support J-PRIMES installed systems testing.
• Maintain and verify the shielded test area RF isolation.
• Perform routine maintenance of fiber optic connections, link equipment, and test laboratory equipment.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Support conduct of technical activities required to achieve the J-PRIMES test mission including: RADAR target and ECM generation, threat emitter simulation, EMI measurements, EMC measurements/testing, RCS measurement, communication/navigation noise floor measurement, GPS testing, and antenna pattern measurements.
• Perform routine operation of simultaneous test missions.
• Operate and maintain the J-PRIMES systems and equipment required for test execution and general support.
• Provide senior level expertise to resolve moderately to very challenging problems in the area of responsibility.
• Work with senior personnel to perform developmental activities to ensure reliability, maintainability, and interoperability, and to improve and modernize the facility.
• Work independently in nearly all cases with rare need to rely on principal level expertise on problems of exceptional difficulty.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Two-year technical degree in Electronics.
• Fifteen years total test experience with at least 5 of these years directly supporting the testing of RF systems in an installed system test environment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Supports E-OMS operational objectives. TOP SECRET security clearance. Must meet requirements to operate in enhanced security environments.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work activities are normally performed in an environmentally controlled area in an office setting on Eglin AFB, FL.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.