Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer III

JT4

11h•Hybrid

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 Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer III has the responsibility of modification, installation, testing, evaluation, repair, and documentation of airborne test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, as well as the supervision and administration of a section of engineers and technicians across multiple shifts.

Requirements

Analog and digital electronic fundamentals, familiar with various sensors like strain gauges, accelerometers, and thermal sensors, while also possessing an understanding of digital logic and EU conversions
Multi-meter, O-scope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, to accomplish tasks such as checkout, calibration, troubleshooting and repair
Schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, wire repair, block diagrams and technical publications
IRIG 106 Telemetry Standards & TTC hardware/software
A variety of electrical, instrumentation, and avionics on aircraft including bench testing
Leadership experience as a lead engineer of a technical group; including scheduling, work delegation, performance reporting, and task-tracking
A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and a minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering are required for this position.
Mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs
Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines
The candidate must possess a valid, state issued driver's license.
Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
Must be able to obtain special access.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and reference reading to obtain technical information; keeps informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty
Perform engineering tasks that are varied, with established deadlines that may be somewhat difficult in character
Plan and carry out successive engineering steps to resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques such as tolerance studies and design calculations
Manage projects or parts of more complex projects with limited instruction on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared
Generate design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects
Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems
Prepare reports, correspondence, or technical studies
Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings
Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work
Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels; may act as liaison for test activities and technical working groups
Supervise the performance of work performed by employees assigned to the section
Set employee work schedules and accounts for time worked by section employees
Interview and make related hiring recommendations on prospective employees when unit vacancies occur
Contribute to the development of operations/expense budgets for the section and control costs and resources accordingly
Provide training and mentorship to section employees
Develop and maintain a safety culture compliant with all JT4 and Air Force requirements
Perform a variety of engineering or supervisory tasks and any 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.