Communications Technician II

JT4•Tonopah, NV

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 Working under general technical guidance, an Electronic Technician II specializes in ground-based electronic systems and works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices through a combination of installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction, and testing Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties: Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment Diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition Manipulate computer keyboards and view and interpret computer displays Troubleshoot to the component level and make needed repairs Perform other job-related duties, as required.

Requirements

Education and/or training from an accredited college or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics, and microwave theory, or a military equivalent and three years of hands-on experience are required for this position.
Demonstrated proficiency in general electronics
Familiarity working with various tools and equipment
Interpret drawings, training manuals, and instructions in order to perform duties
Good understanding of electronic, electro-mechanical, and computer systems
Good understanding of test equipment used to maintain and repair equipment
Experience with tubes, transistors, logic gates, and/or high-power radio frequency (RF) devices
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot to the component level and competency in soldering.
U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems
Apply technical knowledge of electronic principles to solve basic problems using diagrams, schematics, engineering data, and test equipment
Diagnose equipment malfunctions and effect repairs to restore equipment to required operating condition
Manipulate computer keyboards and view and interpret computer displays
Troubleshoot to the component level and make needed repairs
Perform other job-related duties, as required
Read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.