Computer Scientist I

JT4, LLC
Edwards Air Force Base, CA, United States
3 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Compensation
$123,000.0 - $145,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows Adobe InDesign Systems Engineering C++ (Programming Language) Configuration Management Computer Programming Computer Networks Databases Computer Terminals Linux Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation Python (Programming Language)
+10 more
Language Modeling Qt (Software) Software Engineering SQL Databases System Testing Systems Integration Integration Tests Modeling and Simulation Software Coding Programming Languages

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., Under general supervision, a Computer Scientist I provides software and systems engineering services, typically as a member of a work unit or group.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

  • Advise team and project managers on technical problems
  • Interact with customers and project managers on a regular basis
  • Use judgment and initiative in developing analytical and computational technologies and methodologies for problem solving
  • Assist with the interpretation of customer requirements
  • Work with team members to develop the most appropriate approach to solve technical problems
  • Assist in the design of system/software and associated design documentation
  • Participate in design reviews
  • Implement design through software coding or hardware and appropriately document the design implementation
  • Plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing
  • Assist in maintenance and sustainment activities of system/software
  • Perform other job-related duties, as required, The duties are to provide software development related to modeling and simulation systems that support developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) test programs. These systems consist of primarily of computer networks, and system integration laboratories (SIL), but could also involve hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) facilities integrating digital and analog processors, cockpit displays and controls, aircraft, weapons, environmental, and threat models, databases, and operational flight program software related to interactive man-in-the-loop battlespace environments., 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. 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 are required. 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 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.

Requirements

Do you have a valid Driver’s License license?, Do you have experience in Windows?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Proficient in C++, Python, Linux or similar programming languages.

  • Knowledge and understanding of Windows, Linux and any related operating systems, SQL databases.
  • Preferred requirements include:
  • Knowledge with integrating software and modeling environments consisting of digital and analog processors, cockpit displays and controls, mechanical and electrical interfaces and flight program software.
  • Knowledge with testing, deployment, configuration management and software sustainment.
  • Knowledge with software modeling and simulation integrating one or more of the following: sensors, electronic warfare systems, communication links, databases, aircraft, threat models, databases and weapons systems.
  • Ability to program (various languages and protocols), integrate/manipulate models and generate computer networks for virtual, live, and constructive simulation of combat aircraft avionics, armament, or electronic warfare systems. (C++, LINUX, WINDOWS, QT SQL, etc)

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree in an associated discipline is required for this position.

In addition, a Computer Scientist I must possess the following qualifications:

  • Knowledge of computer-based systems and applications
  • Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
  • Familiarity with systems engineering and software development lifecycles
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Good planning/organizational skills
  • Ability to work under deadlines
  • Must possess a valid, state issued driver’s license.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.

Benefits & conditions

3.73.7 out of 5 stars Edwards, CA 93523 $123,000 - $145,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Dental insurance, The expected salary range for this position is $123,000 to $145,000 annually., * 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

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