Structures - Engineer

jt4currentopeningscx3; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC seeks experienced structural flight test engineers to support Edwards AFB, CA, focusing on test planning, real-time control room monitoring, and post‑test analysis for stores integration programs. Team-based work with prime contractors and program offices is common, with occasional multi‑day travel.

Ideal candidates have ABET‑accredited engineering degrees, possible flight test experience, and the ability to obtain DoD security clearance up to Top Secret.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required with related field experience.
• Flight test experience in structures, loads, flutter preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance up to Top Secret with SAP.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan tests and monitor real‑time control room operations for elevated risk tests.
• Perform pre/post-test analysis and technical reporting on stores integration tests.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, prime contractors, and program offices.
• Travel domestically up to 10% as required for field duties.

Skills

Flight test experience

Test planning

Strong communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master of Science in Engineering

Doctoral degree 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.

JT4 will be hiring multiple candidates for this position with varying experience and skill levels. Salary ranges will be based on skill level and education.

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 multidiscipline 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 academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering. The candidate must have mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enables the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs. The position requires sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering 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/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. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access. Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 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/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.

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.

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