Radar/Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer

JT4•Las Vegas, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air 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. Under close supervision, an Engineer I performs a variety of fundamental engineering tasks in design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operations, and maintenance of software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems. Work is at an entry level and is generally performed as a member of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution is required for this position.
Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles
Familiarity with related engineering fields
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
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

A technical understanding of Radar/RF Engineering and control systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
Performs various radar-engineering tasks (Antenna Theory, Microwave Engineering, Signal Processing, Control Systems, Computer, Communications, etc.) with established deadlines, that are somewhat difficult in nature.
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
Study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty
Keep informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
Perform other job-related duties, as required
Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.