Engineering Technician V

Location: Edwards

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 An Engineering Technician V 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 for the following functions/duties:
Serve as senior/lead technician and assists in the training of other technicians Install, monitor, and service equipment and systems at the company and client sites Perform or coordinate test and evaluation, check-out, and certification tasks Perform validations/verifications of various electronic systems Design and write test procedures, critiques, and system test procedures and assist in the development of upgrades and enhancements Implement engineering change instructions Investigate system problems and provide white papers on the results of the investigation Prepare recommendations and solutions on system problems to include alternate testing to verify change Train others in the operation and performance of the system(s) Establish and maintain filing systems, databases, and logs for tracking project status and inventory Assist in providing the on-site customer interface for equipment/system installation, testing, fabrication, and other engineering tasks Comply with engineering documentation standards, engineering plans, system specifications, and test procedures Provide technical data and evaluation for components, equipment, and systems consistent with engineering plans, layout, and contract requirements Coordinate and supervise a team of employees for a given job with the responsibility for scheduling tasks and monitoring technical and employee performance Support engineers in the development of technical proposals and provide input on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work Provide technical support that is recognized outside of the company services as one of the few industries or discipline experts Use established policies and procedures and subject matter knowledge to complete assignments of moderate complexity that vary in nature and sequence Perform other job-related duties, as required RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION The ideal candidate will have Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of telemetry acquisition systems and Radio Frequency (RF) theory.

Job duties include providing preventive and corrective maintenance, sustainment engineering, and real-time operations support for fixed and mobile telemetry tracking systems, digital data transmission systems, and network infrastructure under general technical guidance. Additionally, the successful candidate will act as a senior-level technician and will be required to teach and train Junior Technicians and Field Engineers in all aspects of Operations and Maintenance of our Telemetry Tracking Antenna Systems.

Real-time support duties involve establishing end-to-end connectivity for pre-mission checks of voice, video, and data links, as well as monitoring live missions for abnormalities and rapidly troubleshooting issues as they arise. The candidate will perform preventative maintenance on all equipment in accordance with established Local Work Cards, standard operating procedures, tech manuals, and other official documentation. The candidate must be proficient in utilizing test equipment such as RF spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, telemetry receivers, and video distribution amplifiers.

A solid understanding of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) is required, along with practical knowledge of data transport equipment and transmission media. The candidate must be experienced in interpreting and redlining engineering drawings and utilizing schematics to install, alter, and repair equipment. Extensive experience terminating various types of fiber optics, low-loss RF, and copper-based cabling is essential.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, demonstrating the ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. To accommodate various mission support objectives, the candidate must be available to work overtime, varying shifts, and weekends, and must be available for periodic travel. Position responsibilities dictate:
Strict adherence to Quality Assurance and Safety guidelines across all scopes of work, as well as meeting all ancillary training…