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
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.
- Installs, monitors, and services equipment and systems at the company and the client sites.
- Assists with the test and evaluation, checkout and certification tasks; performs validations/verifications of various electronic systems.
- Reviews Engineering Change Proposals for equipment impacts.
- Assists in accomplishing Engineering Change Instructions.
- Develops technical/engineering data for Planned Maintenance Systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operation procedures, and maintainability improvements.
- Supports systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise.
- Establishes and maintains a filing system, databases, and logs as needed for tracking project status and inventory.
- Assists in providing the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks as needed.
- Complies with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specification, and test procedures.
- Provides technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements.
- Serves as a senior technician and assists in the training of other technicians.
- Supports engineers in the development of technical proposals and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
- Uses established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence. Performs related work as required.
RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Telemetry antennas and associated sub-systems. The job duties include but are not limited to operations, maintenance and sustainment engineering support of telemetry tracking systems, data transport, and network systems under general technical guidance. Real-time mission support duties include establishing end-to-end connectivity with pre-mission checks for voice, video, and data–monitor real-time missions utilizing test equipment such spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, receiver analyzers, and Bit Error Rate (BER) testers. Installing and terminating cabling for RF, network, and fiber optic systems. The candidate will work independently and as part of a team and make decisions in pressure situations. The candidate may be required to work overtime, including weekends and different shifts, to accommodate dynamic mission support objectives. Will perform preventative maintenance on all equipment per established procedures Local Work Cards (LWC), operating procedures, tech manuals, and other official documentation. Create local trouble tickets and use Maximo database to document work performed as required by procedures. Regular interfacing and communicating with the customers through email, phone, virtual and face-to-face meetings. The job requirements dictate climbing communications towers and working on elevated work platforms.
Desired Qualifications
- The candidate should have a working knowledge of telemetry tracking systems and the signal flow of a given system.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.
- Experience with Maximo database for purchase requisitions, tool control, and logistics.
- Experience in tower climbing and elevated work Platforms (boom and scissor Lifts). Certifications in CompTIA Security Plus, Electronics, Networking, and Linux are a plus.
- Active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) desired.
REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must have vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution or military equivalent training and at least 7 years of job-related experience. The incumbent must have excellent communications and analytical skills and working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills and perform work under established deadlines. This position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software. The Incumbent must have a valid, current state driver’s license. Must obtain and maintain a security clearance with special access. Must be a U.S. citizen.
SALARY
The expected salary range for this position is $61,631 to $70,720 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.
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
Most positions involve work typical of office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting 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. Routine 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, A1412TW