SATCOM / Field Engineer III

JT4 • Las Vegas, NV

2h • $91,062 - $143,832

About The Position

A SATCOM / Field Engineer III leads more complex field engineering assignments and performs engineering work involving technology applications for installing, operating, testing, and maintaining complex electronic and mechanical equipment and systems. The role applies design specifications, develops and maintains technical documentation and system or subsystem specifications, and supports technical proposals and engineering studies. The engineer coordinates with engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines and serves as a direct customer liaison from quotation through design and testing activities. The position also involves site visits, experimental investigations, troubleshooting engineering problems, and recommending solutions. Work is performed in a typical office environment, with possible travel to remote company work locations. The role supports a Federal Government contract requiring U.S. citizenship; some jobs may require eligibility for a government security clearance, driver's license, or other licenses or certifications.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in engineering or another technical discipline, or formal academic, vocational, or military training and at least 10 years of experience in the specialty field.
• Broad knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices sufficient for senior technical contributor-level performance on complex projects or programs.
• Knowledge and skills sufficient to apply engineering developments to problems in the specialty area.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.
• Ability to investigate and troubleshoot problems in operational hardware and software and design solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• U.S. citizenship is required for support of the Federal Government contract.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of design specifications for complex systems and projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements.
• Verify compliance with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers, and perform engineering studies.
• Support technical proposal development and comment on technical content and proposed scope-of-work effort.
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system or subsystem specifications.
• Liaise directly with customers at all levels, from quotation through final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings.
• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations; analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.
• Read, understand, and implement applicable operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, active on day one.
• Life insurance.
• Health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan options with employer match: 50% match up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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