Designer IV

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

Job summary

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy under J-Tech II.

A Designer IV delivers senior CAE support, designing complex electromechanical systems and leading drafting activities on major projects. Responsibilities include developing and validating designs, performing advanced finite element analysis, coordinating with engineers, and mentoring junior designers in a fast-paced, security-sensitive environment at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in design, drafting, or engineering with extensive design experience.
• Master’s degree preferred for senior responsibilities.
• 14 years of design experience with leadership as required.
• Experience documenting and controlling drawings and configurations.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior CAE support for designs, drawings, and feasibility analyses.
• Lead drafting teams on major projects and maintain technical documentation.
• Perform complex calculations and FE analysis to verify specs.
• Develop floor plans, equipment layouts, and BOMs as needed.
• Coordinate with engineers and facilities staff to ensure drawing accuracy.

Skills

CAD software

Design coordination

FEA data handling

As-built drawings

BOMs

Drawing libraries

Project leadership

Equipment layouts

MILCON knowledge

Documentation controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in design, drafting, or engineering

14 years design experience

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CAD software

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.

• 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 original design work
• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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