Engineering Technician

Full Time
Las Vegas, NV 89110
Posted
Job description

Company Profile

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

An Engineering Technician III provides support to the engineering and design staff through performing a variety of non-routine and complex assignments during the installation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, calibration, testing, fabrication, construction, and operation of diverse electronic/mechanical equipment and systems in accordance with engineering specifications.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

  • Manages the Hardware Lab area which includes weekly checks, property management, organizing work areas, general housekeeping, and ordering replacement materials, equipment, or tools
  • Provides technical support to engineers and suggest ways to improve products or equipment which could decrease the mean time between failure or ease of manufacturing
  • Provides troubleshooting and installation support for engineers
  • Designs and builds prototypes of planned products or equipment
  • Researches and orders various parts to support installation activities
  • Builds various power, signal, and RF cables according to MIL-SPEC and general industry standards
  • Proficient in soldering electronics
  • Works on various types of electronic equipment and related devices by performing a combination of the following: installing, maintaining, repairing, overhauling, troubleshooting, modifying, construction and testing
  • Supports electronic transmitting and receiving equipment, digital and analog computers, industrial measuring and controlling equipment, microwave amplifiers and RF components transmission lines, high- voltage power supplies and keying circuits, indicators and displays, and antenna positioning systems
  • Travels occasionally to range locations, meets with personnel in the field, surveys and interviews personnel to obtain/clarify procedures, configuration documents, and periodic maintenance activities
  • Create / update Preventative Maintenance Inspection (PMI) procedures, Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and Work Instructions, and other project documentation
  • Create / update system drawings associated with authorized changes in accordance with company configuration management guidelines
  • Occasionally wires systems according to the National Electric Code (NEC) using engineering documentation
  • Provides full life cycle support for threat instrumentation products provided to Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
  • Carries out any other necessary task delegated by the supervisor

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

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required. Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Vocational/technical training beyond high school from an academic institution, or equivalent military training and a minimum of 5 years of job-related experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineering Technician III must possess the following qualifications:

  • 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 communication and analytical skills; ability to plan/organize tasks
  • Ability to work independently and flex work schedule that includes overnight travel

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; A2NTTR

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