Field Engineer - China Lake CA
About The Position
JT4 China Lake is looking for a Field Engineer to perform 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 under close supervision. 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. An ideal candidate will have an active DoD secret clearance This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework Job Summary -- Essential Functions/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.
Requirements
- An associate's degree in engineering or formal academic/vocational training, or military equivalent and four 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
Nice To Haves
- An ideal candidate will have an active DoD secret clearance
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
