JT4 · 1 day ago
Weapons - Engineer
Edwards, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expJT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. They are seeking motivated and experienced Weapons System Integration Engineers to analyze host aircraft/store compatibility requirements and ensure successful integration and testing of weapon systems.
GovernmentManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
JT4 seeks motivated and experienced Weapons System Integration Engineers in the analysis of host aircraft/store compatibility requirements for captive carriage and release/launch of Armament Systems in compliance with MIL-STD-1760, MIL-STD-1553, and Universal Armament Interface (UAI protocols)
This involves knowledge of electrical interface logic, logical, and logistical compatibility between US and foreign fighter/bomber/UAV aircraft, suspension and release equipment, and stores (including their embedded computer hardware and software systems)
Aircraft integration activities, aircraft integration meetings, and aircraft Systems Integration Laboratory (SIL) test activities to ensure an operator's perspective of aircraft integration and employment are successfully accomplished for weapon and carriage systems
Airworthiness certification activities, to include participation in testing, flight clearance, safe separation and jettison testing, development of test plans technical reports and data analysis packages evaluating system and subsystem interfaces
These interfaces include but are not limited to aircraft interfaces, ground subsystem interfaces, and interfaces associated with participant interoperability within the network (characteristics of which include radio frequency (RF), link margin, RF bandwidth and baseband modulation)
Responsible for providing real-time support for flight test from a mission control room
Some knowledge in reading bit data, binary, hex, embedded systems, and bus data hierarchy and Python coding
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
Minimum of BS degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance with eventual elevation to Top Secret
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
Sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area
Excellent communication and analytical skills
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools
Planning/organizing skills
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software
Possess a valid, state-issued driver's license
Must be a U.S. citizen
Preferred
Desired aircraft weapons flight test experience
BS Engineering Degree in the respective technical/professional discipline
Mission Control Room experience for elevated risk weapons testing
Ground test experience
Test planning
Safety planning
Ability to work independently and within team setting
Strong communication
Ability to become a structures subject matter expert
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
Company
JT4
JT4 offers engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dan Wild
Senior Vice President, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, JT4 │ Integration Strategies
Marcus Stevens
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
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