Radio Field Technician at CareerBuilder

JT4 is seeking a Radio Field Technician for an onsite position located in Las Vegas, NV.

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.

JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Under general supervision of a senior-level engineer, a Field Engineer II performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks involved in the installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and certifying in the following:
  • HF/UHF/VHF ground-to-air radio communications equipment.
  • Switches, routers and networking equipment.
  • Cable television systems to include head-ends building and television installation and troubleshooting.
  • P25 Land Mobile Radio Systems and repeaters.
  • Air Traffic Control operations centers.
  • Navigation ground systems to include ILS/VOR/TACANS.
  • Metrological/Weather systems.
  • Must have excellent technical skills.
• Must have a willingness to perform field maintenance duties.
• 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 engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character.
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
• 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.
• Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects.
• Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems.
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Understanding of Radio Frequency (RF) transmission principals.
• Ability to use basic test equipment.
• General electronics, electro-mechanical, and computer systems.
• Understanding basic networking technology and telecommunications technologies.
• Knowledge in CISCO communications equipment.
• ISCET certification may be required.
• Associate or technical school with courses in math, basic electronics.
• Excellent technical skills.

REQUIREMENTS -- EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

An associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 4-5 years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

In addition, a Field Engineer II must possess the following qualifications:

• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning/organizational skills.
• Must be willing to be certified in tower climbing and rescue skills.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must qualify for and maintain a Security Clearance and possess a current state issued driver's license.

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