Avionics Field Engineer

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Work Location

• Nevada- Las Vegas
• 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
• An Avionics Field Engineer III is responsible for a variety of fundamental Field Engineering tasks involved with the “hands-on” support, repair, and modification of specialty avionics systems, to include system/sub-system integration, and T&E development projects for Department of War (DoW) manned and unmanned platforms.
• Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:
• Provide expert knowledge on Radio Frequency (RF) and RADAR principles
• Working knowledge of tactical communications/datalink systems, specialized avionics, and system sustainment tasks
• Operate common and complex test instruments: digital multi-meters, signal generators, oscilloscopes, high frequency pulse generators, frequency synthesizers, distortion analyzers, and complex computer control equipment
• Demonstrate expertise of basic and fundamental electronics principles and applications
• Perform maintenance and test of various technical systems in accordance with established operating procedures to ensure safety of flight
• Implement test and troubleshooting processes
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation
• Suggest improvements to processes and procedures to obtain efficiencies
• Performs other duties as assigned or required
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• An Associate's degree or high school diploma with relevant military and/or vocational technical school curriculum in a relevant career field.
• Avionics operations with 5 years of military aircraft related experience.