Navigation - Engineer

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 nations war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for todays missions and tomorrows global challenges.

JT4 will be hiring multiple candidates for this position with varying experience and skill levels. Salary ranges will be based on skill level and education.

JOB DUTIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

JT4 is looking for a Navigation Identification Friend or Foe (NIFOF) engineer who is experienced with flight vehicles, Manned-Unmanned guided munitions, and UAS systems. The successful applicants will support Developmental Test & Evaluation of Navigation and guidance and/or support Guidance Navigation and Control development on advanced weapon systems to meet critical needs for warfighters.

Engineers in this position are responsible for the developmental test and evaluation and analysis of guidance navigation and autopilot algorithms and operational flight software. Additionally, selected candidates will validate and verify performance and supporting ground and flight tests with pre-flight predictions and post-flight analyses. Incumbents will review and provide input to Technical Review Board (TRB) Safety Review Board (SRB) and Report Integrated Product Teams (RIP) meetings. Candidates will also provide coordination ground test to flight test for all projects and assist in the coordination of input from allied engineering disciplines, avionics, armament, electronic warfare, flying qualities, performance, structures, subsystems, and signatures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering, Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related STEM degree • GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Signal Processing and/or Modeling • Simulation experience • Engineering experience in system applications, including at least one of the following: • Digital and/or modern control systems • Signal processing • Verification and validation • System-level performance assessments • GPSINS (Global Positioning System Inertial Navigation System) navigation systems • Sensors and algorithms for navigation in GPS-degraded environments • Experience with MATLAB, Python, C, C++, and/or Object-Oriented design • Experience with GNC and/or Signal Processing algorithms within a simulation or physical environment

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION TECHNICAL AND WORK EXPERIENCE

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in Engineering.

The candidate must have mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enables the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs. The position requires sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area, along with excellent communication and analytical skills.

The candidate must have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools and possess planning and organizing skills. The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software. The candidate must possess a valid state-issued drivers license.

The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access. Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $110,000 to $185,000 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, candidates 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 (HSAs) • FSAs (Flexible Spending Accounts) • Disability Insurance • Paid Time Off • 401k Plan Options with Employer Match • JT4 will match 50% up to an 8% contribution • 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 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 and 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 drivers license, or other licenses and certifications, and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license, or certification may affect an employees ability to maintain employment.