Engineer IV

JT4; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

HSA

Disability Insurance

PTO

401k match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and other services.

The Engineer will perform radar-related testing tasks in an R&D setting, using Matlab/Python to analyze radar returns, and will contribute to iterative solution development with rigorous communication. Required education includes ABET-accredited degrees with multiple experience levels, and candidates should be prepared for a challenging, detail-oriented environment with potential

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited school with 8 years related experience, or MS with 6, or PhD with 4.
• ABET-accredited master’s/doctorate optional depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Work within R&D groups on radar testing tasks and development.
• Iteratively create innovative solutions for domain challenges.
• Write code in Matlab/Python to analyze radar returns.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and rigorously.

Skills

Radar signal processing

Phased array

ISAR processing

Matlab

Python

Communication skills

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

ABET-accredited MS in Engineering

ABET-accredited PhD in Engineering

Tools

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 Summary - Essential Functions/Duties

The Engineer will work primarily within research and development engineering groups with responsibility for a wide variety of tasks. The primary tasking will be a variety of testing tasks using radars. We are looking for engineers with mid to senior-level skill sets who work well in both theoretical and practical domains as part of an iterative process to create innovative solutions for a multitude of relevant domain challenges as partially described below.

• Basic radar signal processing understanding (including phased array and ISAR processing)
• Advanced understanding of all components of the radar range equation
• Basic understanding of electromagnetic wave propagation and interaction.
• Write Code (Matlab, Python, etc.) to analyze and assess specific conditions in radar returns.
• Articulate, concise, detail-oriented, and rigorous.

Desired Qualifications

• Major or Minor in EE, Physics, or Statistics

Requirements - Education, Technical, And Work Experience

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and eight (8) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of six (6) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum four (4) years of related engineering experience are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer IV must possess the following qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering to provide consultative services on development programs and in the design and development of systems and components
• 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
• Well-developed leadership skills
• 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

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.

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: JENG17; JCORP12