Engineer III

jt4currentopeningscx3; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JT4, LLC is seeking an Engineer III to lead engineering activities across planning, design, development, testing, and sustainment of hardware and software systems for aerospace programs. You will guide a team through complex tasks and coordinate with multi-disciplinary staff while interfacing with customers and preparing technical documentation.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and planning skills, with potential travel to remote locations. U.S.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in engineering with 4 years of related experience, or MS with 2 years, or PhD in engineering.
• Mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
• Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions for problems in hardware and software
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team on complex engineering assignments.
• Independently perform design, development, analysis, or review tasks under project deadlines.
• Prepare design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications.
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and engineering studies.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications.
• Direct interface with customers from quotation to final design and test activities.
• Act as liaison for design reviews and technical working groups.
• Conduct site visits and investigative analyses; propose solutions and alternatives.

Education

ABET-accredited BS in engineering + 4 years related experience

ABET-accredited MS in engineering + 2 years

ABET-accredited Doctorate in engineering

Tools

Computer systems and engineering tools

Job description

Company Profile

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/Duties

An Engineer III performs a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operation, and maintenance of diverse software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Perform as a lead of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team on more complex engineering assignments
• Independently perform a range of design, development, analysis, or review tasks under generally established project deadlines
• Complete design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects
• Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
• 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
• Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications
• Direct interface with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities
• Acts as liaison for design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendation
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Desired Qualifications

**This section is customizable in the job posting or can be omitted
** Preferred qualifications should be submitted in the Recruiting Job Requisition Request form prior to posting

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

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

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is X to Y annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 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/business considerations when extending an offer.

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.

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.