Project Lead III - Armament

JT4•Edwards AFB, CA

2d•$116,564 - $120,000•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. The incumbent should have a background in AF Weapons, AMMO, or USN/USMC Aviation Ordnance; previous experience in developmental/operational test environment is a plus. Should be familiar with aircraft stores, including Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), AIM-9X Sidewinder, and next-gen network enabled weapons. The incumbent will be responsible for tracking inventory of materiel and components in the Air Force's Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS); familiarity with CAS/TICMS or similar ordnance tracking system is desired. The incumbent will be required to set up, operate, and teardown various test equipment, including assisting vendor personnel with the operation and use of the Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE+). Will inspect loaded stores and perform in-seat munitions built-in tests (BIT) and telemetry checkouts. Some degree of manual labor will be involved, including the installation of telemetry kits, the application of target decals, and the metrological survey of weapons in support of static ejection and safe separation testing. Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills desired. Will be required to operate/drive Government Vehicles and other ground support equipment on the flight line and in the shop/hangar. Receiving and maintaining a flight line driving certification is requirement. This position requires flexible work hours and the ability to work occasional swing shift operations to support dynamic flight line operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's or higher degree or any combination of formal education, training and experience equivalent to ten (10) years of involvement in technically demanding program or project assignments
Knowledge of project management fundamentals
Working knowledge of systems engineering processes that complement project management
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in resource organization and allocation, planning and budgeting, continuous quality and process improvement, configuration management, setting and measurement of program goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Valid, state issued driver's license
Must have or obtain and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Receiving and maintaining a flight line driving certification

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in developmental/operational test environment
Familiarity with CAS/TICMS or similar ordnance tracking system
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Tracking inventory of materiel and components in the Air Force's Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS)
Set up, operate, and teardown various test equipment
Assist vendor personnel with the operation and use of the Common Munitions BIT Reprogramming Equipment (CMBRE+)
Inspect loaded stores and perform in-seat munitions built-in tests (BIT) and telemetry checkouts
Installation of telemetry kits
Application of target decals
Metrological survey of weapons in support of static ejection and safe separation testing
Operate/drive Government Vehicles and other ground support equipment on the flight line and in the shop/hangar
Read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.