Engineer III - Weapons System Integration
Company: JT4 LLC
Location: Malibu
Posted on: July 7, 2025
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Job Description:
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 POSITION DESCRIPTION -
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES Provide knowledge and experience in
analyzing 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 a basic understanding of Python
coding. REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE
The incumbent must have a Bachelor of Science in engineering from
an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 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 incumbent 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 knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the
latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the
specialty area along with excellent communication and analytical
skills. The incumbent 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 incumbent must possess a
valid, state-issued driver's license. The Operations/Test Analyst
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 $94,203 to $140,000
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 and 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. There is occasional lifting up to 20 pounds,
constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of
sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of
speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental
alertness. The incumbent must possess planning/organizing skills
and must be able to work under deadlines. 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
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