Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions/Duties

Under the general supervision of senior-level engineers, a Network (Field) Engineer performs a variety of fundamental engineering tasks involved in the design, development, installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of communications equipment and systems. They will have knowledge of wired & wireless communications systems, to include; digital, microwave, WAN, LAN and fiber-optic networks.

Employee will be responsible for performing the following functions/duties:

• Support planning, design, evaluation, modification, operation, maintenance and sustainment of complex analog and digital voice, data and video communications networks, systems and equipment using a variety of transport media to include; twisted pair, coaxial cable, optical fiber, radio, microwave, point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networks
• Assess and diagnose the health of communications systems
• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
• Keep informed of and study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to communications engineering
• Perform engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in nature
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by applying standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations
• Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
• Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects
• Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems
• Assist with preparation of drawings, documentation, reports, correspondence, or technical studies
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings
• Perform other job-related duties, as required.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge and / or experience with software related to communications systems
• Technical knowledge of network hardware and architecture, Internet standards, protocols and transport methodology
• Familiarity with industry standards and installation practices for communication facilities and towers, including power and grounding methodology
• Knowledge of MS Office suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of MS Visio and / or AutoCAD is preferable
• Strong technical skills with aptitude and motivation to continuously learn and apply new technologies
• Familiarity with Juniper routers & switches (EX, MX, and SRX), Nokia digital microwave, Cisco routers & switches, network diagnostic software and cable fabrication tools.

Requirements

An associate's degree in engineering or other technical discipline, or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 7 years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Benefits Active on Day 1
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts/FSA’s
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match
• JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution
• 100% Immediate Vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. 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 are required.

Work will also be in a field environment which may have some hazards, mostly being environmentally related (these hazards will be reviewed in the training process). Travel to remote company work locations will be required.

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.