Field Engineer II - JSE Nellis AFB, NV

JT4•North Las Vegas, NV

18h

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. JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES Performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks under general supervision of a senior level engineer, involved in the installation, operations, testing and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 7 or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field.
Must have a professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles, and a familiarity with related engineering fields.
Must have a practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions.
Incumbent must have a valid, current state driver's license.
Must qualify for and maintain a Security Clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Experience working with enterprise IT hardware or digital video projection systems or aircraft simulators or military aircraft instrumentation/avionics.
Interpret building blueprints, electrical and mechanical schematics.
Experience using test equipment such as: Ethernet cable tester, Digital multi meter, fiber inspection scope, ethernet/fiber cable analyzer.
Must be able to create basic documents using Microsoft Office Suite and effectively communicate inside and outside of the team using Microsoft Outlook and Teams.
Must be familiar with the safe and proper use of common hand tools.
Must be able to work independently or in a team environment.
Must be able to perform research and apply knowledge to develop new technician policies and procedures.
Must be able to lift objects up to 50 pounds and work in a hands-on environment.
Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and possess a current state issued driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Windows Server operating systems.
Build and test shielded Ethernet cables and single/multi-mode fiber lines.
Troubleshoot and maintain Projection/video systems.
Basic computer networking skills with some administrative tasks.
Familiarity with Linux (preferably Red Hat) command line and desktop interfaces
Familiarity with HOTAS (hands on throttle and stick) style flight controls
Familiarity with KVM consoles/switches, as well as remote management protocols (rdp, ssh, etc.).

Responsibilities

Conducts research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information and keeps informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty.
Performs engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character.
Plans and carries out successive engineering steps and resolves technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
Supports projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared.
Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects.
Using computer-assisted test methods, conducts laboratory investigations on equipment or systems.
Assists in preparation of reports, correspondence or technical studies.
Studies currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty.
Prepare, deliver and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.