Instrumentation Operations Engineer II

JT4 LLC; Edwards (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Health Savings Accounts/FSA's

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan Options with EmployerMatch

Job summary

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. An Engineer II will work under supervision to design, develop, test, install, integrate, and sustain software, electronic, and mechanical equipment and systems.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (ABET-accredited) or an MS, at least 2 years of related experience, ability to obtain a security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with related engineering fields.
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information.
• Perform engineering tasks that are varied, with established deadlines, and may be somewhat difficult in character.
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques.
• Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared.
• Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects.

Skills

Engineering concepts

Test methods

Computer-based tools

Planning/organization

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

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

Under general supervision of a senior-level engineer, an Engineer II performs a variety of engineering tasks in design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operations, and maintenance of software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems. Work will involve some evaluation, originality, or ingenuity and is generally performed as a member of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information
• Perform engineering tasks that are varied, with established deadlines, and may be somewhat difficult in character
• Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques such as tolerance studies and design calculations
• Support projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
• Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects
• Conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems, using computer-assisted test methods
• Assist in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies
• Study currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty
• Keep informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
• Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and two (2) years of related engineering experience or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering are required for this position.

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

• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles
• Familiarity with related engineering fields
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
• Planning/organizational skills and the 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 $100,000 to $148,000 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

• 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.

JT4 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age disability, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), national origin, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations/modifications to disabled individuals to assist in the hiring process and to qualified individuals with disabilities in the performance of essential job functions, in accordance with federal, state and local law.