Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer III

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.

JOB SUMMARY - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer III has the responsibility of modification, installation, testing, evaluation, repair, and documentation of airborne test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, as well as the supervision and administration of a section of engineers and technicians across multiple shifts.

EXPERIENCE WITH

* Analog and digital electronic fundamentals, familiar with various sensors like strain gauges, accelerometers, and thermal sensors, while also possessing an understanding of digital logic and EU conversions

* Multi-meter, O-scope, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, to accomplish tasks such as checkout, calibration, troubleshooting and repair

* Schematics, mechanical drawings, wire diagrams, wire repair, block diagrams and technical publications

* IRIG 106 Telemetry Standards & TTC hardware/software

* A variety of electrical, instrumentation, and avionics on aircraft including bench testing

* Leadership experience as a lead engineer of a technical group; including scheduling, work delegation, performance reporting, and task-tracking

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Conduct research and reference reading to obtain technical information; keeps informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty

* Perform engineering tasks that are varied, with established deadlines that may be somewhat difficult in character

* Plan and carry out successive engineering steps to resolve technical problems by standard practices and techniques such as tolerance studies and design calculations

* Manage projects or parts of more complex projects with limited instruction on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared

* Generate design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects

* Using computer-assisted test methods, conduct laboratory investigations on equipment or systems

* Prepare reports, correspondence, or technical studies

* Prepare, deliver, and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings

* Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work

* Direct interface with internal and external customers at all levels; may act as liaison for test activities and technical working groups

* Supervise the performance of work performed by employees assigned to the section

* Set employee work schedules and accounts for time worked by section employees

* Interview and make related hiring recommendations on prospective employees when unit vacancies occur

* Contribute to the development of operations/expense budgets for the section and control costs and resources accordingly

* Provide training and mentorship to section employees

* Develop and maintain a safety culture compliant with all JT4 and Air Force requirements

* Perform a variety of engineering or supervisory tasks and any other position-related duties as assigned or requested

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and 4 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in engineering and a minimum of 2 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering are required for this position.

In addition, an Engineer III must possess the following qualifications:

* Mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs

* Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area

* Working…