Lead Systems Engineer - China Lake, CA

JT4•Ridgecrest, CA

2h•$142,418 - $157,418•Onsite

About The Position

JT4 China Lake is seeking a highly experienced Lead Systems Engineer to spearhead contract research, development, integration, and sustainment projects. This will support range instrumentation with developmental/operational testing of aircraft weapon systems and avionics. This principal role will also be responsible for program management and highly technical research analysis. 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.

Requirements

At least 25 years of combined experience in range instrumentation supporting the developmental and operational testing of aircraft.
Full understanding of aircraft weapon systems, avionics and military standards (MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1773, IEEE 802.3).
Hands-on implementation of Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS) pods, Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) family of pods, P5 Combat Training System (CTS) pods, and P6 CTS pods.
Full understanding of tactical data links.
Familiarity with aircraft survivability analysis to include hands-on use of live, virtual and constructive training and analyses tools.
A Master of Science in engineering from an accredited academic institution and 16 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of 12 years of related engineering experience are required for this position.
A well-established, substantial, professional reputation in one or more of the principal technical disciplines of the company.
Demonstrated ability to direct senior technical personnel in project assignments involving research, development, integration, and sustainment of complex systems or processes.
Superior communications skills, both verbal and written, in day-to-day project activities as well as in briefing customers and in writing reports and proposals.
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Serve as the lead engineer responsible for the development of the Department of War Open Air Battle Shaping program, which integrates USAF and USN aircraft instrumentation systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems
Conduct investigations of considerable complexity
Provide technical consultation to other organizations or customers
Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge
Review completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommend corrections in technical application and analysis to management
Represent the company as technical advisor in high-level meetings and briefings with company and customer personnel
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies
Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Act as a company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems
Maintain technical project responsibility for assigned tasks and advise management of progress in support of the technical and administrative direction of project operations
Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendations
Develop, interpret, and implement technical and administrative operating policies and procedures
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.