Microwave Engineering Technician IV

jt4currentopeningscx3; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC in Lancaster, CA seeks an Engineering Technician IV to support engineering and design staff during installation, maintenance, repair, testing, calibration, and operation of diverse electronic and mechanical equipment per engineering specifications.

The role requires 7+ years of related experience, vocational/technical training, and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Travel to remote sites and OT/weekend shifts are expected.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering technician experience.
• Vocational/technical training beyond high school or military equivalent.
• Candidate must obtain and maintain security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Install, monitor, and service equipment at company and client sites.
• Assist with test, evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks.
• Perform validations of various electronic systems.
• Review engineering change proposals for equipment impacts.
• Assist in engineering change instructions and maintain documentation.

Skills

RF theory

Troubleshooting

Communication

Planning

Deadline-driven

Driver's license

Security clearance

U.S. citizen

Education

Vocational/technical training

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 DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An Engineering Technician IV provides support to the engineering and design staff by performing a variety of more complex or non-routine assignments during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at the company and the client sites
• Assist with the test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks
• Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems
• Review engineering change proposals for equipment impacts
• Assist in accomplishing engineering change instructions
• Develop technical/engineering data for planned maintenance systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operation procedures, and maintainability improvements
• Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise
• Establish and maintain a filing system, databases, and logs for tracking project status and inventory
• Assist in providing the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks
• Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specification, and test procedures
• Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements
• Serve as a senior technician and assist in the training of other technicians
• Support engineers in the development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
• Use established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Microwave Engineering Technician IV position is responsible for real-time microwave operations. This includes providing real-time support, maintaining end-to-end connectivity for pre-mission checks, voice, video, and data, and monitoring microwave radios for abnormalities and resolving issues as they arise. The position requires an understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) theory and microwave systems, as well as an understanding of intermediate frequency (IF) signal flow. Deep IT or networking expertise is not required, though a general understanding of networks is desired. Duties include using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and power meters to troubleshoot signal flow, and interpreting engineering drawings to install and modify equipment. The technician also terminates RF and other copper-based cabling and performs preventive maintenance using Local Work Cards (LWC), operating procedures, and technical manuals. This includes logging maintenance activity and generating corrective maintenance job orders in Maximo.

The position requires climbing towers up to 120 feet or higher as required and working safely at height. Travel to remote microwave sites is also required, for assignments ranging from 1 to 5 days. The candidate must be able to work overtime including weekends as well as varying shifts to accommodate mission support objectives. The incumbent must have strong verbal and written communication skills and must be able to interface directly with customers via email, phone, and in-person meetings. The incumbent must also be able to work independently or as part of a team, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and maintain working proficiency in Word, Excel, Visio, and other office applications.

The candidate must obtain and maintain CompTIA Security+ certification; obtaining this certification is a condition of continued employment in this position. Strict adherence to Quality Assurance and Safety guidelines is required across all scopes of work, along with meeting all ancillary training requirements. The applicant must be able to achieve certification in communications tower climbing, tower rescue, forklift operations, and mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs). The applicant must also be able to perform work at elevated locations and successfully meet all Section Master Task List milestones within set timelines. In addition, the applicant must possess, or be able to obtain, a DoD Secret clearance within 180 days of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

This position benefits from an understanding of electronics, electrical principles, and RF transmission and reception of voice and video data. Familiarity with data transport and networking equipment associated with IP-based microwave radios is also beneficial, along with knowledge of transmission mediums such as fiber optics, twisted pair, and RF cable. Proficiency with tools and processes relevant to procurement, logistics, quality control, safety, and maintenance is preferred for this role.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution, or military equivalent training and a minimum of seven (7) years of job-related experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineering Technician IV must possess the following qualifications:

• 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 communication and analytical skills
• Planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under established deadlines
• 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 $66,580.80 to $76,520.00 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 with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing 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.

SCC: JENG17, A1412TW