2025 Computer Scientist Opportunities in Las Vegas, NV

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.

JOB SUMMARY -- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

JT4 is seeking entry level to senior level computer scientists for career opportunities in broad and diverse fields with career advancement. JT4 is the Prime Contractor delivering engineering and technical services to develop and test leading-edge technologies for our nation's aircraft weapon systems and aircrews across open air test ranges.

All positions under this requisition are located in Las Vegas, NV.

Responsibilities vary from entry level to leading teams in solving complex projects. Examples of job responsibilities are:

• 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
• Interpret customer requirements and develop and analyze the most appropriate approach to solve technical problem solving
• 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
• Function as the system architect overseeing the overall design and configuration management of systems
• 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
• Participate in maintenance and sustainment activities of system/software
• Support pursuit of new business efforts, lead proposal efforts, and act as a technical consultant
• Perform other job-related duties, as required.

REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Computer Scientist I:

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.

Computer Scientist II: A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and either two years of related experience or a master's degree in an associated discipline are required for this position.   In addition, a Computer Scientist II must possess the following qualifications:

• Experience with computer-based systems and applications
• Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming skills
• Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques

Computer Scientist III: One of the following educational requirements must be met for this position:

• A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of four years of related experience
• A master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of two years of experience
• A PhD in an associ