Operations Engineer I - JSE Edwards AFB, CA

JT4 • Edwards AFB, CA

5d • 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.

The Operations Engineer will support the Joint Simulation Environment (JSE) program and the 445th TS. This is an entry-level position involving deadlines, generally performed as a member of a development, sustainment, or operations & maintenance team.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution.
• Professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles and a familiarity with related engineering fields.
• Practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions.
• Planning/organizing skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have a valid, current state driver's license.
• Must qualify for and maintain a government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Possesses an understanding of Next Generation Threat System (NGTS) or Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS).

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information; keeps informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty.
• Performs fundamental engineering tasks requiring standard techniques such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
• Plans and carries out successive engineering steps and resolves technical problems by standard practices and techniques.
• Supports projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared.
• Studies currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty.
• Assists in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
• Participates in the development construct for operations in a new simulation/test organization.
• Participates in simulation event planning process.
• Contributes to simulation scenario development.
• Participates in simulation event readiness reviews.
• Performs real time simulation equipment/software troubleshooting to correct issues as they arise during simulation events.
• Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.
• 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.

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: Entry Level