Video Engineer - China Lake CA

JT4 • Ridgecrest, CA

21h • $96,491 - $111,491 • Onsite

About The Position

JT4 China Lake is looking for a Video Engineer to support in accordance with
Mission Control Real-Time Display Branch requirements and established government
engineering processes. The Video Engineer will integrate with existing branch
engineering teams to support ongoing operations, system development, testing,
and modernization efforts. All work will be performed in alignment with
government priorities and technical direction.

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.

An ideal candidate will have an active DoD secret clearance
This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework

Range Requirements

The Video Engineer support will encompass real-time video operations, including
video and audio recording and display systems and pathways. The engineer will
work in collaboration with the branch's technical and engineering teams and
provide technically sound advice to managers and peers on the technical aspects
of system development, and may require managing small to medium-sized projects.
The engineer's assignments can range from major portions of large-scale projects
to entire medium-scale ones. They will also be responsible for developing or
testing new equipment to improve the functionality of new or existing system.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

Under close supervision, a Video Engineer performs a variety of fundamental
field engineering tasks in the installation, operations, testing, and
maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. Work is at an entry level and
is generally performed as a member of a project team.

Requirements

• An associate's degree in engineering or formal academic/vocational training, or military equivalent and four or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field are required for this position.
• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform relatively routine engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• An ideal candidate will have an active DoD secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Support Real-Time video operations, including video and audio recording systems, display systems, and associated signal distribution pathways.
• Collaborate with Mission Control technical and engineering personnel to support system operations, sustainment, and development activities.
• Provide technically sound recommendations and guidance to government managers and peers related to video and display system development, integration, and performance.
• Manage and/or support small- to medium-sized projects and perform major tasking on large-scale engineering efforts as directed.
• Develop, integrate, test, and evaluate new or modified equipment to improve the functionality and reliability of existing and future 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 engineering specialty
• Perform fundamental engineering tasks requiring standard techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques
• 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
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree