Telemetry Field Engineer

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/Duties

Under the general supervision of senior-level engineers, a Telemetry Field Engineer performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks involved in the design, development, installation, operations, testing, and maintenance of telemetry equipment and systems.

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

• Support the design, integration and testing of fixed and mobile telemetry acquisition systems and equipment in the L, S, C and P frequency bands

• Specify antennas, recorders, distribution amplifiers, low-noise amplifiers (LNAs), receivers and various RF components associated with telemetry acquisition systems

• Assist field technicians and / or operators with operations and maintenance as required

• 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 telemetry engineering

• Perform engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character

• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by 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

• Attend annual International Telemetry Conference (ITC)

• Perform other job-related duties, as required.

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. Work will also be performed in a field environment; all information and training will be given that is needed prior to entering this environment. Occasional lifting (up to 25 pounds), consistent 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.

Travel to remote company work locations will be required.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

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 telemetry and / or RF engineering are required for this position.

In addition, a Telemetry Field Engineer must possess the following qualifications:

• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields

• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions

• Experience with computer networking, including networking methods of the transport of telemetry data over IP (TMoIP) is a plus

• Familiarity with Aeronautical Mobile Telemetry (AMT) and Range Commanders Council (RCC) IRIG standards: 106 - Telemetry Standards and 118 - Test Methods for Telemetry Systems and Subsystems

• Working knowledge of Terrain Analysis Program (TAP) RF software is a plus

• Working knowledge of MS Visio and / or AutoCAD is a plus

• Working knowledge of MS Office suite, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint

• Strong technical skills with aptitude and motivation to continuously learn and apply new technologies

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Planning, organizational and teamworking skills

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.

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