Engineering Technician IV - Telemetry

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

28d•$68,661 - $83,221•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. An Engineering Technician IV 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. The ideal candidate will have Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of telemetry acquisition systems and Radio Frequency (RF) theory. Job duties include providing preventive and corrective maintenance, sustainment engineering, and real-time operations support for fixed and mobile telemetry tracking systems, digital data transmission systems, and network infrastructure under general technical guidance. Additionally, the successful candidate will act as an upper-level technician and will be required to teach and train Junior Technicians and Field Engineers in all aspects of Operations and Maintenance of our Telemetry Tracking Antenna Systems. Real-time support duties involve establishing end-to-end connectivity for pre-mission checks of voice, video, and data links, as well as monitoring live missions for abnormalities and rapidly troubleshooting issues as they arise. The candidate will perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in accordance with established Local Work Cards, standard operating procedures, tech manuals, and other official documentation. The candidate must be proficient in utilizing test equipment such as RF spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, telemetry receivers, and video distribution amplifiers. A solid understanding of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) is required, along with practical knowledge of data transport equipment and transmission media. The candidate must be experienced in interpreting and redlining engineering drawings and utilizing schematics to install, alter, and repair equipment. Extensive experience terminating various types of fiber optics, low-loss RF, and copper-based cabling is essential. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating the ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. To accommodate various mission support objectives, the candidate must be available to work overtime, varying shifts, and weekends, and must be available for periodic travel. Job requirements dictate: Strict adherence to Quality Assurance and Safety guidelines across all scopes of work, as well as meeting all ancillary training requirements. The applicant must be able to achieve certification in communications Tower Climbing/Rescue, Forklift operations, and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), perform work at elevated locations, and successfully meet all Section Master Task List milestones within set timelines. In addition, the applicant will possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within 180 days of hire with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

Requirements

Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of telemetry acquisition systems and Radio Frequency (RF) theory
Proficiency in utilizing test equipment such as RF spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, telemetry receivers, and video distribution amplifiers
Solid understanding of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Practical knowledge of data transport equipment and transmission media
Experienced in interpreting and redlining engineering drawings and utilizing schematics to install, alter, and repair equipment
Extensive experience terminating various types of fiber optics, low-loss RF, and copper-based cabling
Ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations
Strict adherence to Quality Assurance and Safety guidelines
Ability to achieve certification in communications Tower Climbing/Rescue, Forklift operations, and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs)
Ability to perform work at elevated locations
Ability to successfully meet all Section Master Task List milestones within set timelines
Possess or be able to obtain a DoD Secret clearance within 180 days of hire
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance
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 communication and analytical skills
Planning/organizational skills
Ability to work under established deadlines
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 products
Experience with the Maximo database for purchase requisitions, tool control, maintenance, and logistics tracking
Prior experience in tower climbing and operating elevated work platforms (boom and scissor lifts)
Experience in project/property management and team leadership
Certifications in CompTIA Security+, Electronics, Networking, and Linux Red Hat 8
Active Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at the company and the client sites
Assist with the test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks
Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems
Review engineering change proposals for equipment impacts
Assist in accomplishing engineering change instructions
Develop technical/engineering data for planned maintenance systems, technical manuals, troubleshooting procedures, drawing updates, operation procedures, and maintainability improvements
Support systems engineering activities with subject matter expertise
Establish and maintain a filing system, databases, and logs for tracking project status and inventory
Assist in providing the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks
Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specification, and test procedures
Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements
Serve as a senior technician and assist in the training of other technicians
Support engineers in the development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Use established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence
Perform other job-related duties, as required
Providing preventive and corrective maintenance, sustainment engineering, and real-time operations support for fixed and mobile telemetry tracking systems, digital data transmission systems, and network infrastructure
Act as an upper-level technician and teach and train Junior Technicians and Field Engineers in all aspects of Operations and Maintenance of Telemetry Tracking Antenna Systems
Establish end-to-end connectivity for pre-mission checks of voice, video, and data links
Monitor live missions for abnormalities and rapidly troubleshoot issues
Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in accordance with established Local Work Cards, standard operating procedures, tech manuals, and other official documentation
Interpret and redline engineering drawings and utilize schematics to install, alter, and repair equipment
Terminate various types of fiber optics, low-loss RF, and copper-based cabling
Work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Make critical decisions in high-pressure situations
Work overtime, varying shifts, and weekends
Achieve certification in communications Tower Climbing/Rescue, Forklift operations, and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs)
Perform work at elevated locations
Successfully meet all Section Master Task List milestones within set timelines
Obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance within 180 days of hire
Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance