Designer IV

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

5d•$125,000 - $160,000•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. A Designer IV provides senior-level Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) support at the project level for various engineering sections preparing designs, working drawings, cost analysis, and feasibility in the exploitation of mechanical and electronic systems. Working efforts have an impact on the adequacy and capabilities of design to include safety, economy, efficiency, types and systems to be developed or installed. Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties: Work independently to provide design coordination and direction for major projects and/or product development May be given complete responsibility for large complex design projects Work from rough engineering notes, drawings, sketches and/or verbal instructions to design, develop, and create complex electromechanical designs, products, and system exploitation Study engineering texts, periodicals, manufacturer publications, and other technical material to obtain pertinent data and specifications for design development Collaborate with engineering staff to interpret design concepts Perform original design work Perform complex calculations and work with advanced finite element analysis (FEA) data sets to verify specifications, size/material selection, and overall design parameters Perform a high degree of visualization, motion analysis, and simulation to insure functionality Specify components with a broad understanding of design requirements, objectives, and availability Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, materials, interchangeability, replaceability, serviceability, tooling, and equipment Make studies of concept feasibility, manufacturing options, and costing estimates Review work in progress to ensure conformance with plans and make recommendations as to the suitability of new processes and methods Evaluate results and prepare operational reports and recommend changes in procedures Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to lower-level designers and drafting personnel, coordinating, assigning, and checking their work Perform other job-related duties, as required

Requirements

Experience using CAD software to create, revise, and maintain technical drawings with limited supervision.
Experience developing and maintaining floor plans, equipment layouts, rack elevations, and related technical drawings.
Experience updating electrical, mechanical, infrastructure, and system diagrams to reflect approved configurations.
Ability to maintain accurate as-built drawings following installations, modifications, facility changes, and equipment relocations.
Experience incorporating approved engineering and configuration changes into controlled drawings and technical documentation.
Experience supporting equipment installation, renovation, MILCON, or technology-refresh planning efforts.
Experience preparing and maintaining Bills of Material (BOMs), equipment lists, and installation documentation.
Ability to maintain organized drawing libraries and documentation repositories in accordance with document control practices.
Ability to coordinate with engineers, technicians, facilities staff, and project stakeholders to ensure drawing accuracy and completeness.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently on multiple drafting and documentation tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Planning/organizational skills
Ability to work under deadlines
Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting facilities, infrastructure, and mission systems in a technical or engineering environment.
Familiarity with configuration management and controlled-document processes.
Experience maintaining as-built and controlled drawings in support of engineering or infrastructure programs.
Experience supporting MILCON, renovation, modernization, or installation projects.
Familiarity with electrical, mechanical, and infrastructure documentation standards.
Experience supporting project planning through drawing development, equipment documentation, and technical record maintenance.
Ability to review drawing packages for completeness, consistency, and adherence to approved changes.

Responsibilities

Work independently to provide design coordination and direction for major projects and/or product development
May be given complete responsibility for large complex design projects
Work from rough engineering notes, drawings, sketches and/or verbal instructions to design, develop, and create complex electromechanical designs, products, and system exploitation
Study engineering texts, periodicals, manufacturer publications, and other technical material to obtain pertinent data and specifications for design development
Collaborate with engineering staff to interpret design concepts
Perform original design work
Perform complex calculations and work with advanced finite element analysis (FEA) data sets to verify specifications, size/material selection, and overall design parameters
Perform a high degree of visualization, motion analysis, and simulation to insure functionality
Specify components with a broad understanding of design requirements, objectives, and availability
Investigate pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, materials, interchangeability, replaceability, serviceability, tooling, and equipment
Make studies of concept feasibility, manufacturing options, and costing estimates
Review work in progress to ensure conformance with plans and make recommendations as to the suitability of new processes and methods
Evaluate results and prepare operational reports and recommend changes in procedures
Provide leadership, direction, and mentoring to lower-level designers and drafting personnel, coordinating, assigning, and checking their work
Perform other job-related duties, as required