Field Engineer III

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

5d•$97,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Field Engineer III performs as a lead on more complex field engineering assignments and performs a variety of engineering assignments involving technology applications involved in the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of complex electronic/mechanical equipment and systems. The incumbent will lead a small team of electricians supporting the Edwards AFB Range Squadron. Work includes new equipment installs, facility/equipment upgrades, and preventative/corrective maintenance activities. The incumbent demonstrates proficient high-level skills and knowledge of several technical disciplines within the electrical trade. Has competent knowledge and skills in mechanical, HVAC, structural, carpentry, and plumbing trades to perform maintenance of and effect repairs of facilities, machinery, electrical, mechanical equipment, and other related subsystems. Possess general knowledge and skills associated with closed circuit video systems, network access control systems. The incumbent should possess strong diagnostic skills to determine the source of trouble, malfunctions, and system design deficiencies. Be capable be conducting systems analysis, requirements analysis, design analysis, integration, testing, and validation of new and existing systems. Support engineering and technical evaluations to define technical problems, causes, and can create the needed solution necessary to complete the job. The systems to be supported are comprise of, but are not limited to, power generation equipment, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), backup generators, multifueled, and portable power generators, dedicated mission heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), aircraft power systems (270 VDC, 28 VDC). Incumbent has experience with dismantling or partly dismantling subsystems and effects repairs primarily using hand tools. Replaces defective parts with items obtained from existing stock. Performs work in accordance with pertinent guides and regulations. Prepares written specifications for major repairs or for production of required parts ordered from a machine shop. In addition, candidate may be required to perform as an after hour on call responder (potentially twice monthly), weekend duty as necessary, and other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

An associate’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 10 years of experience in the specialty field are required for this position.
Broad knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable senior technical contributor-level performance on complex projects or programs
Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
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 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.
Competent knowledge and skills in mechanical, HVAC, structural, carpentry, and plumbing trades.
General knowledge and skills associated with closed circuit video systems, network access control systems.
Strong diagnostic skills to determine the source of trouble, malfunctions, and system design deficiencies.
Experience with dismantling or partly dismantling subsystems and effects repairs primarily using hand tools.
Experience replacing defective parts with items obtained from existing stock.
Experience performing work in accordance with pertinent guides and regulations.
Experience preparing written specifications for major repairs or for production of required parts ordered from a machine shop.

Nice To Haves

Experience with power generation equipment, power distribution units, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), backup generators, multifueled, and portable power generators, dedicated mission heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), aircraft power systems (270 VDC, 28 VDC).

Responsibilities

Apply knowledge of design specifications for more complex systems/projects
Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies
Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications
Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
Perform other job-related duties, as required
Lead a small team of electricians supporting the Edwards AFB Range Squadron.
Perform maintenance of and effect repairs of facilities, machinery, electrical, mechanical equipment, and other related subsystems.
Conduct systems analysis, requirements analysis, design analysis, integration, testing, and validation of new and existing systems.
Support engineering and technical evaluations to define technical problems, causes, and create the needed solution necessary to complete the job.
Dismantle or partly dismantle subsystems and effect repairs primarily using hand tools.
Replace defective parts with items obtained from existing stock.
Perform work in accordance with pertinent guides and regulations.
Prepare written specifications for major repairs or for production of required parts ordered from a machine shop.
Perform as an after hour on call responder (potentially twice monthly).
Perform weekend duty as necessary.
Read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.