Lead Systems Engineer - China Lake, CA

JT4 China Lake is seeking a highly experienced Lead Systems Engineer to spearhead contract research, development, integration, and sustainment projects. This will support range instrumentation with developmental/operational testing of aircraft weapon systems and avionics. This principal role will also be responsible for program management and highly technical research analysis.

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.

Range Requirements

The individual should have at least 25 years of combined experience in range instrumentation supporting the developmental and operational testing of aircraft.  Individual should have a full understand of aircraft weapon systems, avionics and military standards (MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1773, IEEE 802.3). 

This individual shall serve as the lead engineer responsible for the development of the Department of War Open Air Battle Shaping program, which integrates USAF and USN aircraft instrumentation systems.

Individual should have hands-on implementation of Common Range Integrated Instrumentation System (CRIIS) pods, Tactical Combat Training System (TCTS) family of pods, P5 Combat Training System (CTS) pods, and P6 CTS pods.  Individual should have full understanding of tactical data links.  Individual should also have familiarity with aircraft survivability analysis to include hands-on use of live, virtual and constructive training and analyses tools.

Job Summary -- Essential Functions/Duties

A Lead Systems Engineer serves as a principal investigator and individual contributor to contract research, development, integration, and sustainment projects.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Develop and apply advanced methods, theories, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex and difficult system design requirements and problems
• Conduct investigations of considerable complexity
• Provide technical consultation to other organizations or customers
• Direct interface 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
• Plan, conduct, and technically direct projects or major phases of significant projects requiring the expert application of advanced knowledge
• Review completion and implementation of systems additions and/or enhancements and recommend corrections in technical application and analysis to management
• Represent the company as technical advisor in high-level meetings and briefings with company and customer personnel
• 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

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

A Master of Science in engineering from an accredited academic institution and 16 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of 12 years of related engineering experience are required for this position.

In addition, a Lead Systems Engineer must possess the following qualifications:

• A well-established, substantial, professional reputation in one or more of the principal technical disciplines of the company
• Demonstrated ability to direct senior technical personnel in project assignments involving research, development, integration, and sustainment of complex systems or processes
• 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
• Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is $142,418 to $157,418 annually.

Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 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/business considerations when extending an offer.

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 their job.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up 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 are required.

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.

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