Engineer (Test Range Instrumentation) - Multiple Opportunities

JT4 LLC, China Lake, is seeking skilled and knowledgeable Instrumentation Engineers to enhance our growing team. These engineers will require the ability to apply excellent critical thinking skills and a high level of numeracy. The engineers will provide support with the planning, design, development and installation of new processes and systems. They will need to possess strong teamworking skills with an ability to motivate others and to lead or manage teams and projects.

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, weapon's systems and air crews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

This position is located at China Lake and is not eligible for telework

Range Specific Requirements

Instrumentation Engineer shall be knowledgeable about how fielded sensors work, the data required to operate those sensors, the data transport and how the data will be received and transmitted by Command and Control facilities. The candidate will require knowledge about instrumentation sensors which include remote radars, scientific remote pan/tilt/zoom high speed cameras, on/off/trigger of remote devices, airborne and ground based geolocation systems, flight termination systems and telemetry. The candidate will require knowledge about the data required to operate those sensors to include compressed and uncompressed video, scientific camera data types and operations, Inter Range Interoperability Group (IRIG) instrumentation data standards, DoD range data distribution, remote radar command and control, remote airborne geolocation device command and control, remote telemetry command and control, video over internet protocol standards, remote and local instrumentation data storage and data latency characterization and effects. The candidate shall also require knowledge on how the central command and control facilities will operate instrumentation to include human interfaces, required data center software requirements and resources and a general knowledge of test and evaluation operations.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

Note: The following duties may be narrower in scope depending on the level being considered. The following duties are for an Engineer V:

• Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems

• Conduct investigations of considerable complexity

• Provide technical consultation to other organizations or customers

• Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design

• Act as liaison for test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications

• Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge

• Review completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommend corrections in technical application and analysis to management

• Represent the company as technical advisor in high-level meetings and briefings with company and customer personnel

• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies

• Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work

• Act as a company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems

• Maintain technical project responsibility for assigned tasks and advise management of progress in support of the technical and administrative direction of project operations

• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations

• Develop, interpret, and implement technical and administrative operating policies and procedures

• Perform other job-related duties, as required.

The expected pay range for this position is $72,758.00 to $188,494.00.

The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 LLC 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 and 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 with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness are required.

Travel to remote company work locations may be required.

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

Engineer I: A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution is required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer I must possess the following qualifications:

• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles

• 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

• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools

• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines

Engineer II:

A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and two years of related engineering experience or an accredited Master of Science in engineering are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer II must possess the following qualifications:

• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles

• 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

• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools

• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines

Engineer III: A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and a minimum of two years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer III must possess the following qualifications:

• Mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs

• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area

• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools

• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines

Engineer IV: A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and eight years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and a minimum of six years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum four years of related engineering experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer IV must possess the following qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering to provide consultative services on development programs and in the design and development of systems and components

• Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve complex problems in the specialty area

• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools

• Well-developed leadership skills

• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems from a broad prospective

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines

Engineer V: A Bachelor of Science in engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 14 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and a minimum of 10 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of eight years of related engineering experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer V must possess the following qualifications:

• Well-established, substantial, professional reputation in one or more of the principal technical disciplines of the company

• Demonstrated ability to direct senior technical personnel in project assignments involving research, development, integration, and sustainment of complex systems or processes

• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools

• Superior communications skills, both verbal and written, in day-to-day project activities as well as in briefing customers and in writing reports and proposals

• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

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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