Edwards AFB, CA
8 days ago
Engineering Technician IV - Telemetry

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 candidate should understand Telemetry systems and comprehend signal flow of a Telemetry systems. The job duties include but are not limited to specializing in telemetry for real-time operations, data transport systems, and network systems under technical guidance. Duties include establishing end-to-end connectivity with pre-mission checks for voice, video, and data. Monitoring real-time missions for abnormalities and correcting issues as they arise. It is desired candidate is proficient in the equipment use of Spectrum Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, telemetry receivers, video distribution amplifiers, etc. Candidate must understand local area networks (LAN) and wide area networks (WAN), also must possess working knowledge of transport and networking equipment associated with data transport. Candidates must understand various types of data transmission equipment such as fiber optics, twisted pair, and RF cable. Must understand engineering drawings and be able to interpret to install and modify equipment. Highly desirable that candidates can terminate various types of RF and other copper-based cabling. Candidates must possess skills to work independently as well as part of a team and make decisions in high pressure situations. Candidates must be comfortable working with Excel, Visio and other various software that may be applicable. The candidate must be able to work overtime including weekends as well as alternating shifts to accommodate various mission support objectives. Candidates expected to perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in accordance with local work cards, operating procedures, tech manuals, and other official data types. Candidate will create local trouble tickets and utilize Maximo to track work performed as required by procedures. Candidate must be excellent in communication skills which will be utilized during written and verbal interfacing with customers through email, phone, and face-to-face meetings. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to the Secret level with SAP access.  

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Practical knowledge of aircraft telemetry, voice, and video data transmission. Knowledge in Maximo, purchase requisitions, tool control, logistics, safety, quality control, and preventative maintenance.  

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-issued 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 $63,273 to $75,000 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.

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

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

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