Engineer III - Structures

JT4 • Edwards AFB, CA

4d • 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. This role specifically seeks motivated and experienced structural flight test engineers to support flight test at Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities include test planning, real-time control room monitoring of elevated risk tests, pre/post-test analysis, and technical reporting, primarily on stores integration test programs. Additional responsibilities include working amongst a multidisciplinary team and interfacing with the prime contractor, program office, external organizations, and various integrated product teams. Work is in-person, with occasional multi-day domestic travel required (up to 10%).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience, OR an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience, OR an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering.
• Mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enables the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs.
• Sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools.
• Planning/organizing skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance with eventual elevation to Top Secret.
• Valid, state-issued driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Desired aircraft structures flight test experience, including loads and/or flutter.
• Mission Control Room experience for elevated risk structures testing.
• Ground test experience.
• Safety planning.
• Ability to work independently and within team setting.
• Strong communication.
• Ability to become a structures subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Test planning
• Real-time control room monitoring of elevated risk tests
• Pre/post-test analysis
• Technical reporting, primarily on stores integration test programs
• Working amongst a multidisciplinary team
• Interfacing with the prime contractor, program office, external organizations, and various integrated product teams
• Investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software (may be required)
• Read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior