Systems Engineer IV

JT4•Colorado Springs, CO

6d•$103,000 - $163,000•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. For work specific to Colorado Springs, JT4 supports the National Space Test and Training Complex (NSTTC) – Electronic Domain portion of the range. An Engineer IV serves as a technical advisor responsible for a broad program involving development, budgeting, scheduling, project management assistance, and installation and integration of systems. Duties include planning and overseeing research, design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operation, and maintenance of diverse software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment and systems. Specifically, this position includes sustainment activities to include sparing, obsolescence and tech refresh analysis and planning.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and eight (8) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of six (6) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum four (4) years of related engineering experience are required for this position.
Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering to provide consultative services on development programs and in the design and development of systems and components
Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve complex problems in the specialty area
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Well-developed leadership skills
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems from a broad prospective
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines
U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

Mission system sustainment that includes Life Cycle Sustainment Plans (LCSP)
Mission system sparing analysis and plans to include RMA and MTBF
Mission system obsolescence analysis and plans to include EOL, EOS for hardware, software and firmware
Tech refresh analysis and planning for more significant engineering upgrades

Responsibilities

Perform in a supervisor role for engineers involved in the development, testing, integration, and sustainment of specialized and diverse software, electronic, and/or mechanical equipment, and systems
Determine test objectives, instrumentation, and data requirements
Write test planning documents, schedule program activities, track funding and expenditures, plan and conduct test missions, analyze resultant data, document results in test reports, statistical evaluations and briefing presentations
Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design
Act as liaison for test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications
Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects
Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements
Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures
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 environment requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.