Field Engineer II

JT4 • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Under the general supervision of a senior-level engineer, the Field Engineer II performs fundamental field engineering tasks involved in installing, operating, testing, and maintaining electronic equipment and systems. The role supports projects of limited scope or portions of more complex projects, conducts laboratory investigations using computer-assisted test methods, assists with technical reports and studies, and prepares and presents material for design and review meetings.

The position involves work with HF/UHV/VHF ground-to-air radio communications equipment; switches, routers, and networking equipment; cable television systems; P25 land mobile radio systems and repeaters; air traffic control operations centers; navigation ground systems including ILS/VOR/TACANS; and meteorological/weather systems. The employee must have strong technical skills and be willing to perform field maintenance duties.

Work is performed in a typical office environment, with travel to remote company work locations potentially required. This role supports a Federal Government contract requiring U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require eligibility for a government security clearance, a state-issued driver's license, or other licenses or certifications.

Requirements

• An associate's degree in engineering or another technical discipline, or formal academic, vocational, or military training and a minimum of 7 years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field.
• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles, with familiarity with related engineering fields.
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and prepare or make minor modifications to standard test procedures or test-equipment work instructions.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent technical skills.
• Willingness to perform field maintenance duties.
• U.S. citizenship is required for support of the Federal Government contract.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of radio frequency (RF) transmission principles.
• Ability to use basic test equipment.
• Knowledge of general electronics, electromechanical systems, and computer systems.
• Understanding of basic networking and telecommunications technologies.
• Knowledge of Cisco communications equipment.
• ISCET certification may be required.
• Associate-level or technical-school coursework in mathematics and basic electronics.

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 relevant to the engineering specialty.
• Perform varied engineering or other highly technical tasks that may be somewhat difficult.
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems using standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
• Support limited-scope projects or parts of more complex projects, following detailed instructions on the intent and scope of documents to be prepared.
• Generate sections of design specifications for more complex projects or complete specifications for less complex projects.
• Conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems using computer-assisted test methods.
• Assist in preparing reports, correspondence, and technical studies.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings.
• Perform field maintenance duties.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, active on Day 1.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan options with employer match: JT4 matches 50%, up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree