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Flight Test Engineer

JT4

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$180,000 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Aeronautical Engineering, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Database Administration, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Warfare, Flexible Spending Accounts, Functional Testing, Industry Standards, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Mechanical Engineering, Operational Support, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Physics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Analysis, Regulations, Requirements Validation/Verification, Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Signal Processing, Signal Processing Algorithms, Software Engineering, System Integration (SI), Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Air Force (USAF), United States Citizen, Validation Testing, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
POSTED
3 days ago

JT4 seeks motivated Flight Test Engineers Level I-IV to support flight test operations at Edwards AFB located in California.  Incumbents will be responsible for testing radar systems that integrate radar fusion techniques to enhance object detection and tracking capabilities. Contribute to developmental test & evaluation, and apply Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices to create and maintain digital system models. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to validate requirements and ensure seamless integration.

Responsibilities:

Signal Processing: Proficient in signal processing algorithms and radar signal processing techniques to optimize radar system performance.

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software and hardware engineers, to ensure radar systems meet industry standards and safety regulations. Radar Fusion Engineers must stay current with the latest advancements in radar technology and have a solid understanding of radar principles and related fields.

Testing and Validation: Conduct rigorous simulations, ground and flight tests to verify radar system functionality and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Technical Documentation: Assist in the development of technical documentation, interim reports, and maintain databases for system and subsystem specifications.

Data Analysis: Perform Radar Fusion engineering data analysis and modeling for radar and electronic‑warfare subsystems.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or related engineering degree.
  • Experience in systems engineering, developmental test and evaluation, and application of processes and data analysis tools.
  • Proficient in signal processing algorithms and radar signal processing techniques to optimize radar system performance.
  • Experience with Radar and Electronic Warfare principles, and sensor operations
  • Knowledge of Low Observables (LO) applications
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
    Experience working independently and in cross functional or small technical teams
  • Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret Clearance with the eventual upgrade to Top Secret clearance, which may include eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
  • Must be a US citizen.
  • Must possess a valid, state issued driver's license.

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $95,000 - $185,000 annually.

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
  • Relocation assistance is available

About Us

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.

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