Designer II

JT4 • Edwards AFB, CA

8d • $80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract (J-Tech II). The Designer II works under general supervision to prepare designs and working drawings for mechanical and electronic system components. The work affects design adequacy, safety, economy, efficiency, function, and component size. The employee completes assigned portions of larger designs and provides technical and administrative support to the Facility Maintenance Section.

The role includes preparing semi-complex electronic and mechanical designs and drawings, including dense multilayer analog and digital PCB layouts, schematics, component databases, and integrated electrical manufacturing packaging. The Designer II also conducts parts research, prepares parts lists and supporting documentation, performs engineering calculations, creates 3-D models, and researches technical publications concerning processes, materials, finishes, and design practices. Design work uses CAD software, schematic-capture EDA routers, and computer equipment; tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks are used for drafting plans, elevations, wall sections, and details.

The position requires knowledge of facility maintenance operations and the ability to prioritize competing work, conduct site job walks, respond to customer inquiries and urgent maintenance needs, and work independently with limited supervision while collaborating with technicians, leadership, customers, and supporting sections. The employee must follow quality assurance, safety, and environmental requirements and complete required training. The candidate must obtain PFAS and MEWP certifications, perform work at elevated locations, and complete section master task list requirements on schedule. A DoD security clearance must be obtained and maintained within 180 days.

Work may take place in an office, outdoors, or in a shop or repair facility, with moderate noise or extreme weather conditions. The role may require travel to remote company work locations and availability for overtime, weekends, varying shifts, and field assignments as operational needs dictate. The expected annual pay range is $80,000 to $105,000.

Requirements

• A 2-year technical degree in design, drafting, or an engineering field.
• Six years of design experience; experience may combine direct design work, advanced design drafting, or schooling.
• Familiarity with non-standard metric design and tolerance.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance within 180 days.
• Must be able to obtain PFAS and MEWP certifications and complete section master task list requirements within established timelines.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaborate effectively with technicians, leadership, customers, and supporting sections.
• Availability for overtime, weekends, varying shifts, and field assignments as operational requirements dictate.
• Ability to stoop, stretch, and lift or carry up to 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of local building codes, blueprint reading, line weights, dimensioning, and layer conventions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare semi-complex electronic and/or mechanical designs and drawings from instructions, notes, or sketches, including multilayer PCB layouts, schematics, component configurations, and electrical manufacturing packaging.
• Search engineering and vendor data for parts and prepare associated parts lists.
• Perform engineering calculations and create 3-D models to support design work.
• Prepare documentation describing completeness, dimensional accuracy, and conformity to standards.
• Research technical publications concerning processes, materials, finishes, and standard design practices.
• Conduct design assignments using CAD software, schematic-capture EDA routers, and computer equipment.
• Modify existing blueprints to reflect design changes, client requests, engineering redlines, or field conditions.
• Use AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software to draft floor plans, elevations, wall sections, and detail drawings.
• Prepare work packages and assist in developing department standards.
• May provide work direction to lower-level department personnel.
• Prioritize competing work requirements, conduct site job walks, and respond to customer inquiries and urgent maintenance needs.
• Comply with quality assurance, safety, and environmental requirements and complete required training and task-list requirements.
• Perform work at elevated locations and complete PFAS and MEWP certification requirements.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance active on Day 1.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan options with employer match of 50% up to an 8% contribution, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree