Computer Scientist III

Company Profile

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

A Computer Scientist IV provides software and systems engineering services, generally as a senior member of a work unit or group.

Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties:

• Manage software/system projects and provide guidance to technical staff
• Interact with customers and project managers on a regular basis
• Use broad judgment in defining and solving technical or managerial issues of the highest complexity or of far-reaching significance
• Capture and manage customer requirements at a system level and develop and analyze the most appropriate approach to solve complex technical problems
• Function as the system architect overseeing the overall design and configuration management of systems
• Develop the design of system/software and associated design documentation
• Prepare and conduct design reviews
• Implement design through software coding or hardware and document the design implementation
• Plan and execute unit, integration, and system testing
• Manage maintenance and sustainment activities of the system/software
• Provide work direction to subordinate technical staff
• Establish and maintain positive customer relations
• Support pursuit of new business efforts, lead proposal efforts, and act as a technical consultant
• Perform other job-related duties, as required

Desired Qualifications

Requirements -- Education, Technical, and Work Experience

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

1. A bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of eight years of related experience
2. A master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of six years of experience
3. A PhD in an associated discipline and a minimum of four years of experience

In addition, a Computer Scientist IV must possess the following qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise with computer-based systems and applications
• Excellent programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
• Experience in the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
• Extensive knowledge of systems engineering and software development lifecycles
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines

Salary

The expected salary range for this position is X to Y annually.

Other Responsibilities