Field Engineer Iv

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FIELD ENGINEER IV

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Secret

Eglin Air Force Bse, FL

Full-time

Exempt

Vocational / Trade School / Military Education

Category

Hourly/Annual Rate

Essential job functions include operation and maintenance of various instrumentation systems for land, sea, and airborne vehicles, which require knowledge in RF Datalinks, Network Communication, Fiber Optics, and GPS operations. This position requires a high level of interpersonal skills, and the ability to handle very sensitive, proprietary and confidential situations and information. Incumbents must demonstrate poise, tact and diplomacy and must be able to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.

The position also requires a variety of high-level computer software applications experience, including word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials.

Establishing priorities and meeting deadlines are critical to this position. Incumbents must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands. Incumbents routinely exercise independent judgment and creativity to meet the requirements of this position.

• Field Engineering position for the Design Development Facility, duties include maintenance, installation, mission configuration, and modifications of the MANPADS Telemetry, ARDS, RAPIDS, SeaCAN, and CRIIS TSPI systems and other systems under development by 96
  
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• This includes their associated ground stations, various specialized instrumentation systems, and specialized software applications, which are used to provide mobile TSPI mission support on test ranges.
• Must have knowledge of RF, Network communication, and GPS systems.
• Must have the ability to design basic logic circuits.
• Will assist with design and fabrication of equipment to support the above projects while coordinating with other engineers.
• TDY will be required to support testing at remote test ranges.

Additional duties may include PIPR, Safety, and TMDE representative. Additional duties may be assigned to support contract/mission support requirements in job-related areas. May be required to prepare technical reports and papers, and to provide guidance and supervision for technicians and lower level field engineers. May be required to perform housekeeping duties in assigned work areas. Some duties will require

working on Eglin and other flight lines and will require a Restricted Area Badge.

Must be a technical or service school graduate with ten years' applicable experience in evaluating system problems and must be proficient in the performance of detailed circuit analysis to the component level. Must have working knowledge of RF, Network communication, Video, Fiber Optic, and GPS systems. A CompTIA Security+ certification or the ability to obtain one is highly desired.

Additional duties may be assigned to support contract/mission support requirements in job-related areas. Must be available for travel. Must be capable of working with limited supervision. This position requires a Secret security clearance. Applicant will be subject to a security investigation, and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This position requires a Secret security clearance. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Required to use and wear appropriate safety equipment. Supports E-OMS operational objectives. Observes company Quality, Safety, Environmental, Security and Administrative policies; supports Process Improvement. Applicant is required to have a valid Drivers' License. A Class "B" CDL is also highly desired. Audiometric and Laser Eye exams will also be required.

May perform work assignments in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment. Some tasks and assignments such as the installation; operation; and maintenance of mobile systems, aircraft systems, or range instrumentation will require work performance in outside environments in heat or cold with exposure to the conditions typical of various work locations.

Applicant must have manual dexterity to perform repairs and modifications as well as the ability to lift or carry bulky items weighing 50lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications…