Designer IV

JT4 LLC; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Active on Day 1

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with Employer-M |

JT4 50% match up to 8%

100% Immediate Vesting

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking a Designer IV to provide senior CAE support and lead major electromechanical design projects. The role involves developing complex drawings, performing analyses, and mentoring junior designers to ensure quality deliverables.

The position requires a bachelor’s in design/drafting/engineering and 14 years of design experience with at least 4 years as a technical authority or project leader. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance are required.

Qualifications

• 14 years of design experience with 4+ years at technical authority or project leader level.
• Experience using CAD software to create, revise, and maintain drawings.
• Experience updating electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure diagrams.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior CAE support and design coordination for major projects.
• Lead large, complex design projects and mentor junior designers.
• Develop complex electromechanical designs and system exploitation.
• Review drawings, change control, and document procedures.

Skills

CAD software

design coordination

leadership

FEA data

mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in design/drafting/engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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

A Designer IV provides senior-level Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) support at the project level for various engineering sections preparing designs, working drawings, cost analysis, and feasibility in the exploitation of mechanical and electronic systems. Working efforts have an impact on the adequacy and capabilities of design to include safety, economy, efficiency, types and systems to be developed or installed.

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

• Work independently to provide design coordination and direction for major projects and/or product development
• May be given complete responsibility for large complex design projects
• Work from rough engineering notes, drawings, sketches and/or verbal instructions to design, develop, and create complex electromechanical designs, products, and system exploitation
• Study engineering texts, periodicals, manufacturer publications, and other technical material to obtain pertinent data and specifications for design development
• Collaborate with engineering staff to interpret design concepts
• Perform complex calculations and work with advanced finite element analysis (FEA) data sets to verify specifications, size/material selection, and overall design parameters
• Perform a high degree of visualization, motion analysis, and simulation to insure functionality
• Specify components with a broad understanding of design requirements, objectives, and availability
• Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, materials, interchangeability, replaceability, serviceability, tooling, and equipment
• Make studies of concept feasibility, manufacturing options, and costing estimates
• Review work in progress to ensure conformance with plans and make recommendations as to the suitability of new processes and methods
• Evaluate results and prepare operational reports and recommend changes in procedures
• Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to lower-level designers and drafting personnel, coordinating, assigning, and checking their work
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

Minimum Desired Experience

The candidate shall have:

• Experience using CAD software to create, revise, and maintain technical drawings with limited supervision.
• Experience developing and maintaining floor plans, equipment layouts, rack elevations, and related technical drawings.
• Experience updating electrical, mechanical, infrastructure, and system diagrams to reflect approved configurations.
• Ability to maintain accurate as-built drawings following installations, modifications, facility changes, and equipment relocations.
• Experience incorporating approved engineering and configuration changes into controlled drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting equipment installation, renovation, MILCON, or technology-refresh planning efforts.
• Experience preparing and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs), equipment lists, and installation documentation.
• Ability to maintain organized drawing libraries and documentation repositories in accordance with document control practices.
• Ability to coordinate with engineers, technicians, facilities staff, and project stakeholders to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on multiple drafting and documentation tasks.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

The candidate should have:

• Experience supporting facilities, infrastructure, and mission systems in a technical or engineering environment.
• Familiarity with configuration management and controlled-document processes.
• Experience maintaining as-built and controlled drawings in support of engineering or infrastructure programs.
• Experience supporting MILCON, renovation, modernization, or installation projects.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure documentation standards.
• Experience supporting project planning through drawing development, equipment documentation, and technical record maintenance.
• Ability to review drawing packages for completeness, consistency, and adherence to approved changes.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A master’s degree is preferred. A bachelor’s degree in design, drafting, or an engineering field and 14 years of design experience with a minimum of four (4) years of experience working at an engineering level as a technical authority or project leader are required for this position. Design experience can be a combination of direct design experience, advance design drafting, or schooling.

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

• 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 $125,000 to $160,000 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 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

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].

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