Engineering Technician V

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

9d•$81,432 - $86,112•Hybrid

About The Position

An Engineering Technician V 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. 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 a senior-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. Position responsibilities 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
Proficient 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
Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
Ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations
Available to work overtime, varying shifts, and weekends
Available for periodic travel
Strict adherence to Quality Assurance and Safety guidelines across all scopes of work
Meeting all ancillary training requirements
Must be able to achieve certification in communications Tower Climbing/Rescue, Forklift operations, and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs)
Must be able to perform work at elevated locations
Must be able 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
Vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution, or equivalent military training
A minimum of 10 years of job-related experience
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 direct the work of others under 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

Serve as senior/lead technician and assists in the training of other technicians
Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at the company and client sites
Perform or coordinate test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks
Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems
Design and write test procedures, critiques, and system test procedures and assist in the development of upgrades and enhancements
Implement engineering change instructions
Investigate system problems and provide white papers on the results of the investigation
Prepare recommendations and solutions on system problems to include alternate testing to verify change
Train others in the operation and performance of the system(s)
Establish and maintain filing systems, 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 specifications, and test procedures
Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements
Coordinate and supervise a team of employees for a given job with the responsibility for scheduling tasks and monitoring technical and employee performance
Support engineers in the development of technical proposals and provide input on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Provide technical support that is recognized outside of the company services as one of the few industries or discipline experts
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 a senior-level technician and teach and train Junior Technicians and Field Engineers in all aspects of Operations and Maintenance of our Telemetry Tracking Antenna Systems
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
Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in accordance with established Local Work Cards, standard operating procedures, tech manuals, and other official documentation
Interpreting and redlining engineering drawings and utilizing schematics to install, alter, and repair equipment
Terminating various types of fiber optics, low-loss RF, and copper-based cabling
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