Video Engineer - China Lake CA

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.

• 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

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.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• 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

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience 

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering. 

In addition, a Video 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 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

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $96,491.20 to $111,491.20 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market/business considerations when extending an offer.

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

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. Occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting while using 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 may 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.

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