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 nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's 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 engineers who are 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 (RIPT) 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:

• GNC, Signal Processing, and/or Modeling / Simulation experience
• Engineering experience in system applications to include at least one of the following:
• Digital and/or modern control systems
• Signal processing
• Verification and validation
• System-level performance assessments
• GPS/INS navigation systems, sensors, and algorithms
• Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT) 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
• Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret Clearance with the eventual upgrade to Top Secret clearance and must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

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/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 driver's 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, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market/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 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.

SCC: JENG17, A1412TW