Field engineer i - networking - united states, las vegas (new mexico)

Jt4 provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the u.s. air force and navy under the joint range technical services contract, better known as j-tech ii. we develop and maintain realistic integrated test and training environments, and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and air crews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

job summary

essential functions/duties

perform as a lead on more complex field engineering assignments. perform a variety of engineering assignments involving technology applications involved in the installation, operation, testing and maintenance of complex electronic/mechanical equipment and systems.
• strong understanding of telecommunication and networking system transporting data, voice, and video across wan/lan infrastructure and equipment.
• ability to use a vast array of tools and field deployable test equipment to include built-in test equipment. must be able to use this equipment to quickly repair both physical and logical network outages and anomalies.
• ability to design and implement solutions in accordance with ieee standards utilizing layer 2/3.
• must possess a strong understanding of tcp/ip networking principles.
• must be able to perform a variety of field engineering tasks under general supervision.
• must demonstrate the ability to use a structure approach to solving complex networking problems.
• desire experience working with various encryption solutions, routers, switches, and other associated hardware.
• oversee and monitor system compliance, improvements, and qa standards.
• interact and coordinate with customers to identify, establish, implement, and verify requirements.
• manage multiple projects, establish priorities, and develop solution cost analysis
• studied currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty.
• prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings
• perform other related duties and assignments as directed.

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

this position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. there is 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. routine travel to remote company work locations may be required. equirements - education, technical and work experience associates degree in engineering or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training and a minimum of 4 or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field. must have a professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles, and a familiarity with related engineering fields. must have a 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. must have effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent planning / organizational skills. position may require the ability to qualify for and maintain a security clearance. disclaimer the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people 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. rev a scc: jeng17; jcorp12 equal opportunity employer minorities/women/protected veterans/disabled

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