Radar/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

jt4currentopeningscx3; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking an Engineer I to support design, development, testing and maintenance of software, electronic, and/or mechanical systems for U.S. Air Force and Navy programs.

This entry-level role works under close supervision as part of a development, sustainment, or operations team. The candidate will perform fundamental engineering tasks, conduct research, assist in preparing reports, and help ensure compliance with standards and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with related engineering fields.
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices to perform routine to complex procedures and modify standard work instructions.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools.
• Planning/organizational skills and ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information.
• Performs various radar-engineering tasks with established deadlines that are somewhat difficult in nature.
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques.
• Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions.
• Study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty.
• Keep informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty.
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
• Perform other job-related duties, as required.

Skills

Radar engineering

RF engineering

Control systems

Mathematical modelling

Troubleshooting

Education

BS in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air 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

Under close supervision, an Engineer I performs a variety of fundamental engineering tasks in design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operations, and maintenance of software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems. Work is at an entry level and is generally performed as a member of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
• Performs various radar-engineering tasks (Antenna Theory, Microwave Engineering, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Computer, Communications, etc.) with established deadlines, that are somewhat difficult in nature.
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques
• Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
• Study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty
• Keep informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

**The incumbent will possess a technical understanding of Radar/RF Engineering and control systems.

REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution is required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer I must possess the following qualifications:

• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles
• Familiarity with related engineering fields
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines

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 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