Instrumentation Design Engineer II

JT4

2d•$93,000 - $120,000

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. JT4 is hiring an Instrumentation Design Engineer II, that will perform a variety of engineering tasks such as design, development, manufacturing, testing, and installation. The Instrumentation Design Engineer II will perform a variety of engineering tasks in design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operations, and maintenance of software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems. Work will involve some evaluation, originality, or ingenuity and is generally performed as a member of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team.

Requirements

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution with two years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering.
The candidate must have professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and familiarity with related engineering fields.
The candidate must have practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare to make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions.
Must have working knowledge of compute systems and computer-based engineering tools.
The candidate will be required to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver's license.
Must be able to obtain special access.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Professional knowledge of applicable mechanical engineering concepts and principles.
Familiarity with related engineering practices in aircraft design and materials.
Possesses the practical knowledge required to modify current or new designs with specific requirements that range from simple to complex difficulty.
Knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools (SolidWorks).
Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information.
Plan and carry out successive engineering steps and resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
Generates sections of design specifications for more complex projects or complete specifications for less complex ones, while also supporting projects with a limited scope by preparing documents based on detailed instructions.
Conduct research on equipment or systems, using computer-assisted test methods.
Assist in the preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
Keeps informed of and studies currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty.
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings.
Perform a variety of engineering tasks under the general supervision of a senior-level engineer and any other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
Provide crucial mechanical design support for the air refueling system, ensuring all program requirements and critical deadlines are met through diligent and proactive engagement.