Radar Evaluation Field Engineer

Jt4, Llc; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with EmployerMatch

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to western test ranges, supporting the U.S. military.

A Radar Evaluation Field Engineer leads complex field engineering tasks, installing, operating, testing, and maintaining radar measurement systems, and performing rigorous data analysis for system performance. The role requires a technical degree or equivalent and extensive experience in radar measurement, RF calibration, and test procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or technical discipline or equivalent training required.
• 10+ years of experience in the specialty field as a Field Engineer III or similar.
• Strong ability to plan, troubleshoot, and design solutions for radar measurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on complex field engineering assignments in radar measurement and testing.
• Install, operate, test, and maintain sophisticated electronic/mechanical equipment.
• Perform RF calibration, measurement uncertainty analysis, and performance calculations.
• Research radar measurement data and review standards and procedures.
• Generate specifications and procedures for measurement tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide technical mentorship.

Skills

Field leadership

Excellent communication

Education

Associate degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

I&Q collection

Signal Generators

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Network Analyzers

Microsoft Excel

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 Radar Evaluation Field Engineer 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.

As a member of the Radar Systems Certification and Analysis team, the employee will be responsible for the following functions and duties:

• Conduct field research, analysis of radar measurement data, and technical reference review to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining accurate system performance and operational information.
• Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applicable to radar systems, RF measurement techniques, and field-testing practices.
• Perform varied and complex engineering and highly technical tasks related to radar measurement systems, RF calibration, field testing, and troubleshooting that may be difficult in character.
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps in radar measurement and field testing, and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as RF calibration procedures, measurement uncertainty analysis, and system performance calculations.
• Support radar measurement and field-testing projects of limited scope, or portions of more complex radar system projects, or complete specifications and test procedures for less complex measurement tasks.
• Generate sections of radar measurement and field test specifications for more complex projects, or complete measurement, calibration, and test specifications for less complex projects.
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

DESIRED QUALIFCATIONS

• Experience using, I&Q collection, Signal Generators, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, and Network Analyzers.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and navigating computer drives and folders.
• Collect, process, document, and report measurement data with rigorous attention to accuracy, repeatability, and traceability.

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

BENEFITS

• 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.

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law.