Field Engineer III

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 A Field Engineer III performs as a lead on more complex field engineering assignments and performs a variety of engineering assignments involving technology applications involved in the installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of complex electronic/mechanical equipment and systems. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:
Apply knowledge of design specifications for more complex systems/projects Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications Direct interface and liaison with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications Conduct site visits, experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations Perform other job-related duties, as required RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION The ideal candidate will possess Subject Matter Expert (SME) knowledge of telemetry acquisition systems, Radio Frequency (RF) theory, and a strong working knowledge of Inter-Range Instrumentation Group (IRIG) standards.

Job duties include providing sustainment engineering, preventive and corrective maintenance, and real-time operations support for fixed and mobile telemetry tracking systems, digital data transmission systems, and network infrastructure under general technical guidance. The candidate will be actively involved in designing, building out, and sustaining Range Telemetry systems in strict adherence to 412TW Range Engineering and Quality Assurance processes. 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.

Engineering & Configuration Management:
The candidate will play a pivotal role in Range configuration management. This includes extensive experience drafting, submitting, and tracking Configuration Change Requests (CCRs) in accordance with Range Minor Change Review Board (MCRB) processes. The candidate will also be responsible for conducting market research to obtain accurate quotes for purchase requests, as well as writing and executing Acceptance Test Plans (ATPs).

Furthermore, the candidate must be highly skilled in interpreting engineering drawings, drafting as-built drawing schematics and cable lists, redlining changes, and reviewing overall project drawing packages for CCR closure. Extensive experience terminating various types of fiber optics, low-loss RF, and copper-based cabling is essential. Team Leadership & Expectations:
As a senior-level position within the Range Sustainment Team, strong leadership skills are required. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating the ability to make critical decisions in high-pressure situations. The role demands strong communication skills—written, verbal, and in presentation development—to effectively interface with team members, management, and Range stakeholders. 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 requirements. The applicant must be able to achieve certification in…