Designer II

jt4currentopeningscx3; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Health savings account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Designer II to develop designs and working drawings for mechanical and electronic components across diverse system types. You will create complex PCB layouts, schematics, and 3‑D models, while maintaining documentation and conformance to standards.

You will search for parts, support reverse engineering, and prepare engineering deliverables including BOMs and installation records. Collaboration with engineers and technicians is essential as travel to remote sites may be

Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD to create and revise drawings.
• Ability to update floor plans, layouts, rack elevations.
• Revise electrical/mechanical/infra diagrams from markups.
• Maintain as-built drawings after installations/modifications.
• Incorporate engineering/configuration changes into drawings.
• Experience with BOMs and installation records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare semi-complex electronic/mechanical designs and drawings.
• Conduct part searches and prepare Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Provide reverse engineering of aerospace parts and RF sub-assemblies.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and 3-D models.
• Prepare documentation for completeness and standards conformity.
• Research technical publications for processes and materials.
• Use CAD/EDA tools for design tasks.
• Develop work packages and department standards.
• May mentor lower-level staff.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

CAD drafting

Electrical schematics

3-D modeling

Documentation control

Attention to detail

Meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

2-year technical degree + 6 years experience

Tools

CAD software

EDA routers

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 DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Working under general supervision, a Designer II prepares designs and working drawings for mechanical and electronic system components, which impact on the adequacy of designs, safety, economy, efficiency, function and sizes of components to be installed in a wide range of system types. Employee works on portions of larger designs as assigned by higher-level designers.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Prepare semi-complex electronic and/or mechanical designs and drawings following general instructions, notes, or sketches, which includes tasks such as designing/preparing complex dense multi-layer analog and digital printed circuit board (PCB) layouts, schematics, database (dB) component configuration, and integrated electrical manufacturing (EM) packaging
• Conduct searches for parts, utilizing engineering and vendor data, and prepare associated parts lists
• Provide reverse engineering of complex aerospace parts, ground support equipment, and radio frequency (RF) system sub-assemblies, and make recommendations to specific design requirements
• Perform basic engineering calculations and make 3-D models to support design effort
• Prepare supporting documentation to clarify completeness, dimensional accuracy, and conformity to standards
• Research technical publications related process, materials, finishes, and standard design practices
• Conduct design assignments with modeling Computer-aided design (CAD) software and/or schematic capture electric design automation (EDA) routers and computer equipment
• Prepare work packages and assist in the development of department standards
• May provide work direction to lower-level department personnel
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Minimum Desired Experience

The candidate shall have:

• Basic experience using CAD software to create and revise technical drawings.
• Ability to update floor plans, equipment layouts, rack elevations, and similar drawings under direction.
• Ability to revise electrical, mechanical, infrastructure, or system diagrams based on provided markups or approved changes.
• Ability to maintain as-built drawings following installations, modifications, and equipment relocations.
• Ability to incorporate approved engineering or configuration changes into existing drawings.
• Experience supporting technical documentation, including equipment lists, Bills of Material (BOMs), and installation records.
• Ability to organize and maintain drawing files and technical documentation libraries.
• Ability to follow drafting standards, file management procedures, and document control processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to produce accurate work with supervision.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should have:

• Experience supporting facilities, infrastructure, or mission system documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD standards and basic drafting practices.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, or infrastructure drawings.
• Experience updating controlled drawings in a technical environment.
• Experience supporting installation, renovation, or technology-refresh projects.
• Ability to work with engineers, technicians, facilities personnel, or project teams in a support role.
• Experience maintaining equipment lists, BOMs, or installation documentation

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A bachelor's degree is preferred. A two-year technical degree in design, drafting, or an engineering field and six (6) years of design experience are required for this position. Design experience can be a combination of direct design experience, advance design drafting, or schooling.

In addition, a Designer II must possess the following qualifications:

• Familiar with non-standard metric design and tolerance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines
• 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 $90,000 to $105,000 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

• 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 30 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: JDIP17, A1412TW