Mission Planner - Engineer

JT4

8h•$110,000 - $185,000•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. JT4 will be hiring multiple candidates for this position with varying experience and skill levels. Salary ranges will be based on skill level and education. JT4 has immediate need for aircraft Mission Planners. Candidates will Perform Mission Support System (MSS) mission planning & mission data duties for the U.S. Air Force at Edwards AFB, CA. Operate and maintain FIGHTERS, BOMBERS, and UNMANNED AIRCRAFT MSS mission planning product suite. Provide support, assistance and guidance to squadron weapons officers in establishing and maintaining mission data sensor scenarios. Assist pilots with operational mission planning and post-mission debrief support. Interface daily with pilots and frequently with maintenance personnel. May be required to work flexible schedule of odd hours, nights or weekends in support of flying operations. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Basic Qualifications: Current Secret clearance required. Mission planning experience with aircraft or weapon systems and experience with Linux, UNIX, Solaris or Windows operating systems. Experience with troubleshooting computer hardware/software equipment. Bachelor's degree required. Desired Skills: Prior military aircraft tactics. Experience with Portable Flight Planning Software, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner. Prior experience with mission planning or avionics/sensors. Ability to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) and work as part of a team. CompTIA Security + certification highly desired; otherwise, ability to obtain certification within 6 months upon hiring. The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering. The candidate must have 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. The position requires sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area along with excellent communication and analytical skills. The candidate must have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools and possess planning/organizing skills. The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software. The candidate must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license. The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Requirements

Current Secret clearance required.
Mission planning experience with aircraft or weapon systems and experience with Linux, UNIX, Solaris or Windows operating systems.
Experience with troubleshooting computer hardware/software equipment.
Bachelor's degree required.
B.A. or B.S. degree or higher
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, JMPS
Secret Clearance, SAP eligible
Security+
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
The candidate must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access.

Nice To Haves

Prior military aircraft tactics.
Experience with Portable Flight Planning Software, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner.
Prior experience with mission planning or avionics/sensors.
Ability to effectively communicate (both verbal and written) and work as part of a team.
CompTIA Security + certification highly desired; otherwise, ability to obtain certification within 6 months upon hiring.
Prior military experience
Test experience (plan/provision/execute/analyze/report)
Flight experience
Experience with the following planning software: Portable Flight Planning Software, Joint Mission Planning System, Common Sensor Planner, AFMSS, Omniview, Enterprise Collection Planner, and/or Combat Flight Planning Software
Experience with web-based flight planning (i.e. Skyvector.com, etc.)