Video Engineer

JT4; Ridgecrest (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4 China Lake is seeking a Video Engineer to support Mission Control Real-Time Display requirements and government engineering processes. The role integrates with branch teams to support operations, system development, testing, and modernization, aligning with government priorities.

An active DoD secret clearance is ideal; the position is on-site at China Lake with no telework. The engineer will handle real-time video operations, collaborate with technical staff, and may manage small to medium

Qualifications

• An associate's degree in engineering or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the specialty field.
• Broad knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with hardware/software troubleshooting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support real-time video operations, including video and audio systems and display pathways.
• Collaborate with Mission Control technical and engineering personnel on operations and development.
• Provide sound recommendations on video/display system development and integration.
• Manage small- to medium-sized projects and contribute to large-scale efforts as directed.
• Develop, integrate, test, and evaluate new or modified equipment to improve functionality.

Skills

Communication

Engineering fundamentals

Troubleshooting

Computer skills

Project coordination

Education

Associate's degree in engineering

Job description

JT4 China Lake is looking for a Video Engineer to support in accordance with Mission Control Real-Time Display Branch requirements and established government engineering processes. The Video Engineer will integrate with existing branch engineering teams to support ongoing operations, system development, testing, and modernization efforts. All work will be performed in alignment with government priorities and technical direction.

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.

An ideal candidate will have an active DoD secret clearance

This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework

Range Requirements

The Video Engineer support will encompass real-time video operations, including video and audio recording and display systems and pathways. The engineer will work in collaboration with the branch's technical and engineering teams and provide technically sound advice to managers and peers on the technical aspects of system development, and may require managing small to medium-sized projects. The engineer's assignments can range from major portions of large-scale projects to entire medium-scale ones. They will also be responsible for developing or testing new equipment to improve the functionality of new or existing system.

• Support Real-Time video operations, including video and audio recording systems, display systems, and associated signal distribution pathways.
• Collaborate with Mission Control technical and engineering personnel to support system operations, sustainment, and development activities.
• Provide technically sound recommendations and guidance to government managers and peers related to video and display system development, integration, and performance.
• Manage and/or support small- to medium-sized projects and perform major tasking on large-scale engineering efforts as directed.
• Develop, integrate, test, and evaluate new or modified equipment to improve the functionality and reliability of existing and future systems

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

Under close supervision, a Video Engineer performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks in the installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. Work is at an entry level and is generally performed as a member of a project team.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
• Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
• Perform fundamental engineering tasks requiring standard techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations
• 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
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

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 Video Engineer 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