Computer Scientist III

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

3h•$127,500 - $145,000•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. JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A Computer Scientist III provides software and systems engineering services, generally within a work unit or group. Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties: Advise team and project managers on technical problems Interact with customers and project managers on a regular basis Work independently of direct supervision on projects of high complexity Use judgment and initiative in developing complex analytical and computational technologies and methodologies for solving problems, which may be technically unique to the industry Interpret customer requirements and develop and analyze the most appropriate approach to solve technical problems Develop design of system/software and associated design documentation Prepare and conduct design reviews Implement design through software coding or hardware and appropriately document the design implementation Plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing Participate in maintenance and sustainment activities of system/software Provide work direction or other guidance to subordinate technical staff Establish and maintain positive customer relations May support pursuit of new business efforts, lead proposal efforts, and act as a technical consultant Perform other job-related duties, as required

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience
A master’s degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of two (2) years of experience
A PhD in an associated discipline
CompTIA Security Plus Certification Required or must be obtained within six months from hire date.
Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
Experience with systems engineering and software development lifecycles
Effective oral and written communication skills
Good planning/organizational skills
Experience with computer-based systems and applications
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen

Responsibilities

Advise team and project managers on technical problems
Interact with customers and project managers on a regular basis
Work independently of direct supervision on projects of high complexity
Use judgment and initiative in developing complex analytical and computational technologies and methodologies for solving problems, which may be technically unique to the industry
Interpret customer requirements and develop and analyze the most appropriate approach to solve technical problems
Develop design of system/software and associated design documentation
Prepare and conduct design reviews
Implement design through software coding or hardware and appropriately document the design implementation
Plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing
Participate in maintenance and sustainment activities of system/software
Provide work direction or other guidance to subordinate technical staff
Establish and maintain positive customer relations
May support pursuit of new business efforts, lead proposal efforts, and act as a technical consultant
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.