Field Engineer IV

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 Field Engineer IV performs as a lead on more complex field engineer assignments and performs a variety of engineering assignments involving technology applications involved in the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of complex electro/mechanical equipment and systems.

Employee will be responsible for performing the following functions/duties:

• Apply knowledge of design specifications for more complex systems/projects.
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.
• Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Directly interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Perform other job-related duties, as required.
• HF/UHF/VHF ground-to-air radio communications equipment.
• Switches, routers and networking equipment.
• Cable television systems to include head-ends, building and television installation and troubleshooting.
• P25 Land Mobile Radio Systems and repeaters.
• Air Traffic Control operations centers.
• Navigation ground systems to include ILS/VOR/TACANS.
• Metrological/Weather systems.
• Must have excellent technical skills.
• Must have a willingness to perform field maintenance duties.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) transmission principals.
• Ability to use basic test equipment.
• General electronics, electro-mechanical, and computer systems.
• Understanding basic networking topologies and telecommunications technologies.
• Knowledge in CISCO communications equipment.
• ISCET certification may be required.
• Associate or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics.
• Excellent technical skills.

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 12 years of experience in the field of specialty are required for this position.

In addition, a Field Engineer IV must possess the following qualifications:

• Broad knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable performance as a senior technical contributor 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 in operational hardware and software 
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Planning/organizational skills

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