Radio Systems Field Engineer

Company: JT4 LLC
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

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.

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

Manages all installation, maintenance, and equipment upgrades required to support Radio, Television, NAVAJOS and Weather systems at all operation locations. Duties include, but are not limited to the design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and certification of the following systems:
--- UHF/VHF/HF ground-to-air radio communications equipment.
--- Wide-area server based remote radio control systems.
--- Air Traffic Control operation centers and switching equipment.
--- P25 Land Mobile Radio networks, radio frequency (RF) repeaters and portable 'mobile radios.
--- Server-based Digital Voice recording systems and associated equipment.
--- Digital cable television headend systems, encoders, fiber transmitters and satellite downlink systems.
--- Cable distribution systems to include fiber optic, RF coaxial and CAT5e/6;6e.
--- UHF/VHF/HF antenna and grounding/bonding systems.
--- Working knowledge of TCP/IP.
--- Proficiency with PCs and Microsoft Office applications.

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

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. Routine travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 7 or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field. Must have a professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles, and a familiarity with related engineering fields. Must have a 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. Must qualify for and maintain a Security Clearance and possess a current state issued driver's license. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will:
--- Be experienced in ground Navigation and Meteorological Weather systems.
--- Understand complex networking technology and telecommunication: technologies.
--- Be knowledgeable in Windows OS and PC configuration.
--- Have expert knowledge in electronics, electro-mechanical systems, and computer operating systems.
--- Possess the ability to use and understand specific test equipment and set standards for Range certification.
--- Be skilled in industry/DoD standard equipment installation practices
--- Be willing to be certified in tower climbing and rescue skills.
--- Self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
--- Be able to resolve complex problems through analytical thinking.
--- Be highly motivated, detail-oriented and willing to perform all field e 1gineering duties.
--- Be the technical expert and lead less experienced Field Engineers in day-to-da, activities. DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel 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; JCORP12 Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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