Computer Scientist - openMCT

JT4 LLC; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with EmployerMatch

JT4 match 50%, up to 8% contribution

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC seeks a Computer Scientist - openMCT to direct software and systems engineering services in a collaborative group. You will identify risks, provide technical guidance, and maintain documentation to ensure system stability and timely test goals.

The role requires engineering experience with Java, REST APIs, WebSockets, and real-time data visualization, plus strong communication and mentoring abilities. Security clearance and U.S. citizenship are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline with 4+ years of related experience, or a master's with 2+ years, or a PhD.
• Experience with computer-based systems and applications.
• Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks.
• Familiarity with industry-standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques.
• Experience with systems engineering and software development lifecycles.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good planning/organizational skills.
• The candidate must possess a valid, state issued driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Direct software and systems engineering services within a working group.
• Identify potential risks, provide technical guidance, and foster collaboration to achieve development goals.
• Maintain thorough documentation and ensure system stability to meet schedule test goals.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

WebSockets

Telemetry data

Git

Documentation

Mentorship

Telemetry concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

Master's degree in related discipline

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Git

Job description

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 AND DUTIES

The Computer Scientist - openMCT will direct software and systems engineering services, within a working group. You will identify potential risks, provide technical guidance, foster collaboration to achieve development goals, maintain thorough documentation, and ensure system stability to meet schedule test goals.

Job Duties & Experience

• Expert proficiency in Java and enterprise frameworks (e.g., Spring Boot) for modular software design.
• Expert experience with designing and implementing REST APIs, WebSockets, and real-time data integration between Java backends and Vue frontends.
• Ability to work with time-series/telemetry data and build complex data visualizations.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative source control workflows (e.g., branching strategies, code reviews).
• Ability to write clear technical documentation, provide technical mentorship, and communicate effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of aerospace/mission control telemetry concepts.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of 4 years of related experience. Or a master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of 2 years of experience. Or a PhD in an associated discipline.

In addition, a Computer Scientist III must possess the following qualifications:

• Experience with computer-based systems and applications
• Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
• Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
• Experience with systems engineering and software development lifecycles
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good planning/organizational skills
• The candidate must possess a valid, state issued driver's license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $135,000 to $165,000 annually.

Note: 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

• 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 the 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.

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.

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.

SCC: JSD12 , A1412TW

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law. If you need assistance in completing this application, please contact Recruiting and Staffing at [phone].