Autonomy - Engineer

JT4

9h•$110,000 - $185,000

About The Position

JT4 is hiring employee's entry to senior level Autonomy Engineers. As an Autonomy Engineer, you will contribute directly to the Developmental Integration & Evaluation, and deployment of 6th Generation aircraft. Develop test plans and procedures for the integration, characterization, and testing of complex test Navigation, Defense Aviation Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms, Command & Control, Automation, Flight Controls, Guidance Navigation & Control, and Inertial Navigation Systems, Global Navigation Satellite System Integration, and Navigation Error Modeling. Execute tests, collect and analyze test data to optimize performance, and support system design enhancements. Perform system performance modeling to demonstrate performance compliance in support of the development, characterization, and testing of new deliverable test systems. Work with engineering staff to document changes made to hardware and deviations from standard procedures as necessary.

Requirements

The candidate must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four years of related engineering experience or have an accredited Master of Science in Engineering with at least 2 years of related engineering experience or have an accredited doctoral degree in engineering.
The candidate must have mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enables the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs.
The position requires sufficient knowledge and skill to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area along with excellent communication and analytical skills.
The candidate must have a working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools and possess planning/organizing skills.
The position may require the ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software.
The candidate must possess a valid, state-issued driver's license.
The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance up to top secret with special access.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Flight Test Engineering.
Experience building digital models and simulations Unmanned Aerial Systems.
Experience validating and verifying navigation systems in operational test environments.
Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, a Secret Clearance with the eventual upgrade to Top Secret clearance and must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

Responsibilities

Develop test plans and procedures for the integration, characterization, and testing of complex test Navigation, Defense Aviation Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platforms, Command & Control, Automation, Flight Controls, Guidance Navigation & Control, and Inertial Navigation Systems, Global Navigation Satellite System Integration, and Navigation Error Modeling.
Execute tests, collect and analyze test data to optimize performance, and support system design enhancements.
Perform system performance modeling to demonstrate performance compliance in support of the development, characterization, and testing of new deliverable test systems.
Work with engineering staff to document changes made to hardware and deviations from standard procedures as necessary.