Computer Scientist I

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

11d•$122,408 - $128,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Under general supervision, a Computer Scientist I provide software and systems engineering services, typically as a member of a work unit or group. The duties are to provide software development related to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) test programs. These systems consist of primarily of computer networks, and system integration laboratories (SIL), but could also involve hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) facilities integrating digital and analog processors, cockpit displays and controls, aircraft, weapons, environmental, and threat models, databases, and operational flight program software related to interactive man-in-the-loop battlespace environments.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline is required for this position.
Knowledge of computer-based systems and applications
Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
Familiarity with systems engineering and software development lifecycles
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Proficient in C++, Python, Linux or similar programming languages.
Knowledge and understanding of Windows, Linux and any related operating systems, SQL databases.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge with integrating software and modeling environments consisting of digital and analog processors, cockpit displays and controls, mechanical and electrical interfaces and flight program software.
Knowledge with testing, deployment, configuration management and software sustainment.
Knowledge with software modeling and simulation integrating one or more of the following: sensors, electronic warfare systems, communication links, databases, aircraft, threat models, databases and weapons systems.
Ability to program (various languages and protocols), integrate/manipulate models and generate computer networks for virtual, live, and constructive simulation of combat aircraft avionics, armament, or electronic warfare systems. (C++, LINUX, WINDOWS, QT SQL, etc)

Responsibilities

Advise team and project managers on technical problems
Interact with customers and project managers on a regular basis
Use judgment and initiative in developing analytical and computational technologies and methodologies for problem solving
Assist with the interpretation of customer requirements
Work with team members to develop the most appropriate approach to solve technical problems
Assist in the design of system/software and associated design documentation
Participate in design reviews
Implement design through software coding or hardware and appropriately document the design implementation
Plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing
Assist in maintenance and sustainment activities of system/software
Perform other job-related duties, as required
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.