Engineer Vi - Flying Qualities

Job Description
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.
JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES
Serves as a Principal Investigator and individual contributor to contract research, development, integration, and sustainment projects.

• Develops and applies advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems.
• Conducts investigations of considerable complexity.
• Provides technical consultation to other organizations or customers.
• Directs interface and liaison with internal and external customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities, design reviews, and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications.
• Plans, conducts, and technically directs projects or major phases of significant projects requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge.
• Reviews completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommends corrections in technical application and analysis to management.
• Represents the Company as technical advisor in high-level meetings and briefings with Company and customer personnel.
• Prepares, delivers, and submits technical papers and performs engineering studies.
• Supports development of technical proposals and provides comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work.
• Acts and is recognized as a Company/industry expert resource on the most complex engineering problems.
• Maintains technical project responsibility for assigned tasks and advises management of progress in support of the technical and administrative direction of project operations.
• Conducts site visits and experimental investigations and analyzes engineering problems, proposes solutions and alternatives, and provides recommendations.
• Develops, interprets, and implements technical and administrative operating policies and procedures.
• Performs other position-related duties and assignments as directed.

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Provide expertise to guide government engineering team in test strategy development in concert with program office focal points.
• Develop/assist with pre-CDR test planning processes and documents.
• Provide expert assessments of pre-CDR test planning processes and documents.
• Advocate for and defend government flight test requirements in forums with other testers, program office, and contractor members.
• Primary author of a wide variety of flight test planning, execution, analysis, and reporting documents, as well as analysis tool development, handbook, process development
• Broad P FQ test and evaluation engineering experience to include envelope expansion, air data, performance, Flying Qualities, and flight controls.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Secret Clearance
• 10 years demonstrated Performance and Flying Qualities (P FQ) EMD engineering expertise in support of multiple flight test programs.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must have a Master of Science in Engineering from an accredited academic institution and 16 years of related engineering experience, or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering with at least 12 years of related engineering experience. The incumbent must possess a well-established, substantial, professional reputation in one or more of the principal technical disciplines of the Company. The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to direct senior technical personnel in project assignments involving research, development, integration, and sustainment of complex systems or processes. The incumbent must use superior communications skills, both verbal and written, in day-to-day project activities as well as in briefing customers and in writing reports and proposals. The incumbent must have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools. The incumbent must possess a valid, state issued driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.
SALARY
The expected salary range for this position is $114,846 to $140,000 annually.
Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4, LLC considers factors such as (but not limited to) responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.
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

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
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 his/her job.
WORKING CONDITIONS
This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting to 20 pounds, constant sitting with occasional use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. Routine travel to remote Company work locations may be required.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified.
Tasking is in support of a Federal Government Contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses/certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.
SCC: JENG17, A1412TW