Field Engineer I

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

8d•$78,220 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under close supervision, a Field Engineer I performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks in the installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. Work is at an entry level and is generally performed as a member of a project team.

Requirements

An associate’s degree in engineering or formal academic/vocational training, or military equivalent and four (4) or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.
Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields
Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform relatively routine engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning/organizational skills
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
Perform fundamental engineering tasks requiring standard techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations
Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques
Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
Perform other job-related duties, as required
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.