Flight Test Engineer VI

jt4currentopeningscx3; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

JT4, LLC seeks a Senior Engineer VI with extensive DT&E experience to lead complex development, test, and integration efforts for DoD programs. You will direct projects, advise customers, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver capabilities on schedule. The role requires MS in engineering with 16+ years (or PhD with 12+ years), U.S.

citizenship, ability to obtain clearance, and strong leadership. Travel to remote sites may be required. Salary ranges from $145,000 to $185,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• MS in Engineering with 16+ years of related experience, or PhD with 12+ years.
• Proven ability to direct senior technical personnel on complex system development and sustainment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication for briefing customers and writing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead DT&E and OT integration planning and execution.
• Interface with internal and external customers from quotation to final design and test activities.
• Direct projects or major phases requiring expert knowledge and strategic planning.
• Review system enhancements and advise on technical applications and analysis.
• Represent JT4 in high-level meetings and briefings with personnel and customers.
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies.

Skills

DT&E expertise

Technical leadership

System integration

Technical communication

Education

MS in Engineering

PhD in Engineering

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

An Engineer VI serves as a principal investigator and individual contributor to contract research, development, integration, and sustainment projects.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems
• Conduct investigations of considerable complexity
• Provide technical consultation to other organizations or customers
• Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
• Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge
• Review completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommend corrections in technical application and analysis to management
• Represent the company as technical advisor in high-level meetings and briefings with company and customer personnel
• 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
• Act as a company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems
• Maintain technical project responsibility for assigned tasks and advise management of progress in support of the technical and administrative direction of project operations
• Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
• Develop, interpret, and implement technical and administrative operating policies and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

RANGE POSITION_DESCRIPTION

JT4 is seeking a senior engineer with extensive experience in Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) and specialized skills in the following areas:

• Integration of Developmental Test (DT), Operational Test (OT), and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) development requirements into a cohesive strategic execution plan.
• Experience in creating a strategic execution plan that incorporates OT-informed DT test strategies to prioritize, develop, test, verify, and deliver incremental combat capabilities through a framework known as Prioritized-Incremental-Integrated-Capability (PIIC).

The role will involve strategic planning and integration of F-47 test activities, coordination of test venues, collaboration with stakeholders, status reporting, and briefings to DT, OT, and ACC leadership. Additionally, the candidate will direct the operational standup of the Combined Test Force (CTF).

Full knowledge of DoD and DAF standards and policies for both DT and OT is essential. The position requires coordination among Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams across ACC, the Agile Development Program Office, Prime Contractor, DT, OT, and TTP Development organizations. The goal is to create a long-term execution schedule that aligns with the program’s PIIC milestones and encompasses the entire test program, including Envelope Expansion and Mission Systems testing for this major ACAT-1 acquisition program, which is on the DOT&E oversight list. The role will also involve instructing and evaluating Test Conductor and Test Director trainees.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A Master of Science in Engineering from an accredited academic institution and 16 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of 12 years of related engineering experience are required for this position.

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

• A well-established, substantial, professional reputation in one or more of the principal technical disciplines of the company
• Demonstrated ability to direct senior technical personnel in project assignments involving research, development, integration, and sustainment of complex systems or processes
• Superior communications skills, both verbal and written, in day-to-day project activities as well as in briefing customers and in writing reports and proposals
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
• 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 $145,000 to $185,000 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 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 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: JENG17, A1412TW