
location_onCarl Circle, Wherry Housing, Kern County, California, 93523, United States
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 (J-Tech II). Our mission is to develop and maintain realistic, integrated test and training environments, preparing the nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.
As a Supervisory Instrumentation Engineer III, you will serve as a technical authority and leader within a dynamic engineering section. This role exists to ensure the modification, installation, testing, evaluation, repair, and documentation of airborne test instrumentation and data acquisition systems across multiple shifts.
You will lead a team of engineers and technicians, managing their schedules, performance, and professional development while directly interfacing with internal and external customers. Your day will involve resolving complex technical problems through tolerance studies and design calculations, generating specifications for complex projects, and supporting the development of technical proposals. Beyond technical execution, you will foster a safety culture compliant with all JT4 and Air Force requirements, mentor junior staff, and contribute to the section's operational and expense budgets.
This position is part of a federal government contract, requiring U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance and special access. Candidates must also possess a valid state-issued driver's license.
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official JT4 career portal. The selection process will evaluate technical mastery, leadership experience, and the ability to work in field environments that may include shift work, overtime, and travel to remote locations.
JT4, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
Work model: On-site
Carl Circle, Wherry Housing, Kern County, California, 93523, United States
California
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