Designer II

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. We develop and maintain realistic integrated test and training environments, and prepare our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JOB SUMMARY: Working under general supervision, a Designer II prepares designs and working drawings for mechanical and electronic system components, which impact on the adequacy of designs, safety, economy, efficiency, function and sizes of components to be installed in a wide range of system types. Employee works on portions of larger designs as assigned by higher-level designers.

Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties:

• Prepare semi-complex electronic and/or mechanical designs and drawings following general instructions, notes, or sketches, which includes tasks such as designing/preparing complex dense multi-layer analog and digital printed circuit board (PCB) layouts, schematics, database (dB) component configuration, and integrated electrical manufacturing (EM) packaging
• Conduct searches for parts, utilizing engineering and vendor data, and prepare associated parts lists
• Perform engineering calculations and make 3-D models to support design effort
• Prepare supporting documentation to clarify completeness, dimensional accuracy, and conformity to standards
• Research technical publications related process, materials, finishes, and standard design practices
• Conduct design assignments with modeling Computer-aided design (CAD) software and/or schematic capture electric design automation (EDA) routers and computer equipment
• Must have knowledge of local building codes, blueprint reading, line weights, dimensioning, and layer conventions
• Must be able to modify existing blueprints to reflect design changes, client requests, engineering redlines, or field conditions
• Use software like AutoCAD, Solidworks, to draft floor plans, elevations, wall sections, and detail drawings
• Prepare work packages and assist in the development of department standards
• May provide work direction to lower-level department personnel
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position requires strong working knowledge of facility maintenance operations. The candidate will provide technical and administrative support to the Facility Maintenance Section. Strong leadership, initiative, accountability, sound judgment, communication, and decision-making skills are required.

Duties include prioritizing competing work requirements; conducting site job walks; responding to customer inquiries and urgent maintenance needs.

The candidate must comply with Quality Assurance and Safety requirements and complete all required training. The applicant must be able to obtain certification in Personal Fall Arrest Systems (PFAS), and Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), perform work at elevated locations, and complete section master task list requirements within established timelines.

The candidate must be capable of working independently with limited supervision while effectively collaborating with technicians, leadership, customers, and supporting sections.

This position involves work typical of an office environment, outdoor work and shop or repair facility. The incumbent may be required to work under moderate noise conditions and under extreme weather conditions. The work requires the ability to stoop, stretch, and lift/carry up to 50 pounds or more. 

The candidate must obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance within 180 days and be available to work overtime, weekends, varying shifts, and field assignments as operational requirements dictate.

REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree is preferred. A 2-year technical degree in design, drafting, or an engineering field and 6 years of design experience are required for this position. Design experience can be a combination of direct design experience, advance design drafting, or schooling.

In addition, a Designer II must possess the following qualifications:

• Familiar with non-standard metric design and tolerance
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• 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

• 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

SALARY: The expected pay range for this position is $80,000 to $105,000 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

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 their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up to 30 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 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 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.

SCC: JDIP17, A1412TW