Field Engineer - Communications Systems

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Job description

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, weapon's systems and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Under the direction of the North Ranges Communications Supervisor, the Communications Systems Field Engineer performs a wide range of tasks that include repair, installation, modifications, evaluation, project support, and manages project execution involving new capabilities, deployments, expanding infrastructure, and modification of communications and IT systems, sub-systems, and components
Duties:
• Research, plan, support, and lead assigned project teams and customer stakeholder

• Work with functional areas to plan and coordinate the activities involved in repair, design, fabrication, configuration, installation, testing, and sustainment of operational services/systems

• Apply a broad and in-depth working knowledge of telecommunications and remote site infrastructure technology that promotes reliability and survivability of equipment and services

• Create and manage processes for sustainment of new system documentation including detailed deployment, test, concept of operations, and support plans

• Analyze information technology concepts that address multi-user systems and distribution environments, then define requirements and create presentations for proposed projects

• Ability to manage client and stakeholder expectations to effectively set and deliver on commitments

• Establish customer relationships that encourage feedback and ensure expectations are being met

• Research and analyze data such as customer and vendor proposals, specifications and manuals to determine the feasibility and execution of projects and sub-contracts

• Serves as a project focal point and oversight for consistent project reporting, assignment, schedule oversite, planning, mentoring, and active communication with both customer and the project management team of personnel

• Knowledge and understanding of current engineering practices and standards
Apply the principles and techniques of engineering design to specific projects

• Support the development of work breakdown structures and statement of work documents for vendor sub-contracts

• Ability to provide technical direction and manage other technicians and team members
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or computer science

• Relevant experience in communication systems engineering

• Knowledge of emerging technology to apply new solutions to requirements and to plan advanced projects

• Ability to develop and present new approaches, establish innovative techniques, and identify measurement and evaluation criteria to determine program effectiveness, develop new or modified work methods, and analyze and resolve complex problems

• Ability to manage engineering projects efficiently and effectively
Ability to provide technical direction to other engineers, technicians and support personnel

• Write and prepare a variety of technical reports, manuals and other types of written communications

• Ability to analyze data, resolve problems and make decisions independently

• DoD experience is desired

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

An associates 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
• Required to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver's license
SALARY The expected salary range for this position is $91,000 to $120,000 annually
Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay
JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer
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

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

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

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work in a field environment with work at remote locations
Must travel overnight to other sites for reviews and deployment planning
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Must have strong computer and organizational skills
The ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to work odd shifts, long hours, weekends, holidays, changing shifts, and overtime
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other team members and those contacted in the performance of required duties
DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified
Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S
citizenship
Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment
SCC: JENG17; A2NTTR Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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