Engineer III - Structures

JT4; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match

Job summary

JT4 in California seeks motivated structural flight test engineers for air force flight tests. Responsibilities include test planning, control-room monitoring of tests, and technical reporting. Ideal candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and structural test experience. This full-time position offers a salary ranging from $110,000 to $135,000 annually, with benefits starting from day one, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance, elevated to Top Secret.
• Four years of related engineering experience or two years with a Master's degree.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license and be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Support flight test planning and monitoring of elevated-risk tests.
• Perform analysis and technical reporting on integration test programs.
• Interface with multidisciplinary teams and external organizations.

Skills

Structural flight test experience

Test planning

Communication skills

Safety planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program

Tools

Computer-based engineering tools

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

JT4 seeks motivated and experienced structural flight test engineers to support flight test at Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities include test planning, real‑time control‑room monitoring of elevated‑risk tests, pre‑/post‑test analysis, and technical reporting, primarily on stores integration test programs. Additional responsibilities include working amongst a multidisciplinary team and interfacing with the prime contractor, program office, external organizations, and various integrated product teams. Work is in‑person, with occasional multi‑day domestic travel required (up to 10%).

IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS

• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Desired aircraft structures flight test experience, including loads and/or flutter
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance with eventual elevation to Top Secret
• Advanced knowledge and recognized ability in the technical/professional field

Desired Qualifications

• Mission Control Room experience for elevated‑risk structures testing
• Ground test experience
• Test planning
• Safety planning
• Ability to work independently and within team setting
• Strong communication
• Ability to become a structures subject matter expert

Requirements - Education, Technical, and Work Experience

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution and 4 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering. The candidate must possess mastery of engineering concepts, principles, and practices that enables them to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs. The position requires sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest engineering developments to solve problems in the specialty area along with excellent communication and analytical skills. The candidate must have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer‑based engineering tools, and possess planning and organizing skills. The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.

The candidate must possess a valid, state‑issued driver’s license and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to Top Secret with special access. The candidate must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 to $135,000 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 responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market/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 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.