Field Engineer I

JT4

9d • $78,208 - $107,036

About The Position

Field Engineer I will perform a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks
in the installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of electronic
equipment and systems.

Job Summary - Essential Functions and Duties

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.

The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of Telemetry acquisition systems
and Radio Frequency (RF) theory. The job duties include but are not limited to
providing sustainment-engineering, preventive & corrective maintenance and
real-time operations support for fixed and mobile Telemetry tracking systems,
digital data transmission systems, and network systems under general technical
guidance.

Real-time support duties include establishing end-to-end connectivity for
pre-mission checks of voice, video, and data links. Monitoring real-time
missions for abnormalities and correcting real-time issues as they arise. It is
necessary to understand how to use equipment such as RF spectrum analyzers,
oscilloscopes, telemetry receivers, video distribution amplifiers, etc.

The candidate must have an understanding of local area networks (LAN) and wide
area networks (WAN), also must possess working with various types of data
transmission equipment and media such as fiber optics, twisted pair and RF
coaxial cable. Must be experienced in interpreting, redlining engineering
drawings, be able to utilize schematics to install, alter and repair equipment.
They should have extensive experience terminating various types of fiber optics,
low loss RF and other copper-based cabling.

The candidate must be able to work independently as well as part of a team and
make decisions in pressure situations. Must be proficient with MS Office
applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and other relevant
software applications.

The candidate must be able to work overtime including weekends as well as
different shifts to accommodate various mission support objectives and periodic
travel availability will be requirement. Will perform preventative maintenance
on all equipment in accordance with established procedures (Local Work Cards),
operating procedures, tech manuals, and other official documentation. Will
create trouble tickets using Maximo database to track work performed as required
by procedures. Regular interfacing and communication with the customers and
counterparts through email, phone, virtual, and in-person meetings.
Communication tower climbing and ability to work at elevations exceeding 40ft is
a job requirement.

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
• The candidate must possess a valid, state issued driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Communication tower climbing and ability to work at elevations exceeding 40ft is a job requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Practical knowledge of air to ground serial telemetry, voice, and video data transmission.
• Knowledge in Maximo, tool control, logistics, safety, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
• Tower climbing, boom/scissor lift and elevated work platform experience.
• Network Plus, Linux Red Hat 8, and Security Plus certifications are highly desired.

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA's
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees