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Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer

Company:
JT4, LLC
Location:
Wherry Housing, CA, 93523
Posted:
November 29, 2025
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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.

What You Will Do with JT4

The Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer IV 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 employees 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-meters, O-scopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, 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 systems on aircraft including bench testing

Leadership as a lead engineer or supervisor of a technical group; including personnel management, recruiting, corrective actions, budget estimation, and performance reporting

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

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution with eight (8) years of related engineering experience, or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with six (6) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience. Incumbent will be required to qualify for and maintain a government security clearance and must have a valid, current state driver's license. Must have or be able to obtain a DOD security clearance. Must be able to obtain special access. Must be a U.S. citizen.

SALARY

The expected salary range for this position is $116,563 to $218,150 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 his/her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting 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. Routine 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 people 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 requires 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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