Systems Engineer IV

JT4; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

HSA/FSA

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with match

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

JT4, LLC in Colorado Springs is seeking an Engineer IV to act as a technical advisor across development, budgeting, scheduling, and installation of software, electronics, and mechanical systems. This role supports a broad program and ensures sustainment and lifecycle management.

You will lead engineers, define objectives, write test plans, manage funding, and coordinate with customers to deliver compliant, effective solutions.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering required (8+ years experience) or MS with 6+ years.
• Doctorate degree in engineering with 4+ years of related experience is acceptable.
• Strong communication, analytical, planning and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers involved in development, testing, integration and sustainment of diverse systems.
• Determine test objectives, instrumentation and data requirements.
• Write test plans, schedule activities, track funding, conduct tests and report results.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers from quotation to final design.
• Develop design specifications for complex projects and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Planning & organizational skills

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering

Doctorate 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. For work specific to Colorado Springs, JT4 supports the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) - Electronic Domain portion of the range.

Job Duties - Essential Functions

An Engineer IV serves as a technical advisor responsible for a broad program involving development, budgeting, scheduling, project management assistance, and installation and integration of systems. Duties include planning and overseeing research, design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operation, and maintenance of diverse software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems. Specifically, this position includes sustainment activities to include sparing, obsolescence and tech refresh analysis and planning.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Perform in a supervisor role for engineers involved in the development, testing, integration, and sustainment of specialized and diverse software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment, and systems
• Determine test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements
• Write test planning documents, schedule program activities, track funding and expenditures, plan and conduct test missions, analyze resultant data, document results in test reports, statistical evaluations and briefing presentations
• Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design
• Act as liaison for test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
• Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects
• Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements
• Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
• 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

Desired Qualifications

This Engineer IV candidate will have the following desired background/experience:

• Mission system sustainment that includes Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP)
• Mission system sparing analysis and plans to include RMA and MTBF
• Mission system obsolescence analysis and plans to include EOL, EOS for hardware, software and firmware
• Tech refresh analysis and planning for more significant engineering upgrades

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.

• 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 complex 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 from a broad prospective
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $103,000 to $163,000 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 environment 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; A2STTR