Structures - Engineer

Job Category

Work Location

• California - Lancaster / Palmdale / Edwards AFB
• 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 seeks motivated and experienced structural flight test engineers to support flight test at Edwards AFB, CA. Responsibilities include test planning, real-time control room monitoring of elevated risk tests, pre/post-test analysis, and technical reporting, primarily on stores integration test programs. Additional responsibilities include working amongst a multidiscipline team and interfacing with the prime contractor, program office, external organizations, and various integrated product teams. Work is in-person, with occasional multi-day domestic travel required (up to 10%).
• Ideal candidates will possess:
• Successful completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Desired aircraft structures flight test experience, including loads and/or flutter
• Ability to obtain and maintain Secret security clearance with eventual elevation to Top Secret
• Advanced knowledge and recognized ability in the technical/professional field
• DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Mission Control Room experience for elevated risk structures 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.
• REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE