Sr. Structures Engineer

Overview 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. Responsibilities Support airworthiness, structural integration, and limited T2 engineering activities across multiple airborne platforms including rotary-wing, fixed-wing, ISR, and specialized mission aircraft. Provide independent technical assessment, peer review, limited integration-level engineering support, and airworthiness risk evaluation for aircraft structural modifications, sustainment actions, external stores integration, instrumentation installations, and contractor-developed engineering packages. Offer technical leadership within complex airworthiness and aircraft modification environments, mentoring junior engineers and providing guidance on structural integration concepts. Perform technical reviews and integration support for aircraft structural modifications across multiple aircraft platforms. Support T2 engineering activities including antenna relocation, sensor integration, internal/external stores mounting, structural reinforcement concepts, airborne subsystem modifications, ASIP/ACIP considerations, and sustainment-driven structural modifications. Conduct and review contractor-developed structural analyses, stress reports, interface definitions, loads assessments, installation concepts, and technical data packages for airworthiness impacts and technical adequacy. Conduct engineering analysis related to aircraft structural integration, mounting concepts, fatigue considerations, and interface compatibility. Develop or modify CAD drawings, installation concepts, bracket/interface layouts, and integration documentation for airborne modifications. Support airworthiness assessments, technical review boards, flight release discussions, and systems safety activities. Coordinate integration impacts across electrical/avionics, systems safety, propulsion, flight controls, configuration management, and sustainment engineering disciplines. Support technical trade studies, structural integration recommendations, and engineering change documentation. Prepare technical assessment memorandums, structural risk summaries, engineering recommendations, and customer briefings. Serve as a technical interface with Government Chief Engineers, Technical Authorities (TA), platform contractors, and customer representatives. Assist in the development and maintenance of configuration baselines and technical package traceability. Support flight test readiness reviews and aircraft modification planning activities as required. Provide engineering judgment and technical leadership for integration-level structural activities while operating within defined airworthiness and contractual boundaries. Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Structural Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A Master’s degree is preferred but not required. A combination of formal education, advanced technical training, and equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum of 12 years of relevant engineering experience with aircraft structures, airborne integration activities, airworthiness support, or military aircraft modification programs. Experience supporting military or Government aircraft integration programs involving structural modifications, external stores, instrumentation installations, antennas, mission systems, or airborne subsystem modifications. Experience supporting Aircraft Structural Integrity Program (ASIP/ACIP) activities, structural sustainment programs, or airframe life extension efforts. Familiarity with finite element analysis (FEA), loads/stress analysis methodologies, fatigue analysis concepts, and structural substantiation practices. Experience reviewing or supporting finite element models, stress reports, damage tolerance assessments, or structural substantiation packages is preferred. Experience with aircraft modification structural substantiation and airworthiness-driven structural assessments is highly desirable. Knowledge of aircraft structural repair concepts, sustainment engineering, and structural risk evaluation methodologies is preferred. Demonstrated experience reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, stress reports, interface definitions, loads assessments, and technical data packages. Experience with CAD drawing development/modification, installation package support, or structural integration engineering. Experience participating in technical reviews, airworthiness reviews, systems engineering activities, or flight test support environments. Knowledge of configuration management principles and engineering change processes. Familiarity with MIL-STD-1530, MIL-HDBK-516, MIL-STD-882, and related airworthiness or structural integrity guidance is highly desired. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical communication skills. Ability to review contractor-developed analyses and identify technical, integration, and airworthiness risks. Ability to communicate complex technical information to engineers, program managers, Government customers, and leadership. Experience using engineering drawing or CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, NX, or equivalent tools is highly desirable. An active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance is highly desirable. Requirements, Education, and Work Experience A Master of Science in engineering from an accredited academic institution and 16 years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering and a minimum of 12 years of related engineering experience are required for this position. Engineer VI qualifications: well-established professional reputation in principal technical disciplines, ability to direct senior technical personnel, superior communications skills, working knowledge of computer systems and engineering tools, U.S. Citizen, ability to qualify for and maintain a Government Security Clearance, and a valid State driver’s license. Salary The expected salary range for this position is $185,000 to $250,000 annually. Note: The salary range offered for this position is a good faith description of the expected salary range this role will pay. JT4 considers factors such as 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 their job. Working Conditions Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards. Occasional lifting (up 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr JT4 LLC