Engineering Technician IV

JT4•North Las Vegas, NV

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

An Engineering Technician IV provides support to the engineering and design staff through performing a variety of non-routine and complex 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.

Requirements

Vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution, or military equivalent training and a minimum of seven (7) years of job-related experience are required for this position.
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; ability to plan/organize tasks
Ability to work independently and flex work schedule that includes overnight travel

Responsibilities

Supports electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and RF components, transmission lines, high-voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems
Travels occasionally to range locations, meets with personnel in the field, surveys and interviews personnel to obtain/clarify procedures, configuration documents, and periodic maintenance activities
Works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing a combination of the following: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction and testing
Create / update Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) procedures, Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and Work Instructions, and other project documentation
Monitor and conducts PMIs on various Hardware Engineering controlled property to include, but not limited to, IR cameras, generators, electronic equipment, etc.
Supports and conducts courtesy ground checks if requested.
Create / update system drawings associated with authorized changes in accordance with company configuration management guidelines
Provides technical support to engineers and suggest ways to improve products or equipment which could decrease the mean time between failure or ease of manufacturing
Manages the Hardware Lab area which includes weekly checks, property management, organizing work areas, general housekeeping, and ordering replacement materials, equipment, or tools
Designs and builds prototypes of planned products or equipment
Builds various power, signal, and RF cables according to MIL-SPEC and general industry standards
Occasionally wires systems according to the National Electric Code (NEC) using engineering documentation
Provides troubleshooting and installation support for engineers
Researches and orders various parts to support installation activities
Provides full life cycle support for threat instrumentation products provided to O&M
Carries out any other necessary task delegated by the supervisor
Other duties as assigned