Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer

Company: JT4
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description JT4 is seeking an Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer for their Edwards AFB located in California .\n\n Must be a US citizen. \n\n The Instrumentation Electrical Design Engineer will design circuit diagrams and drawings using AutoCAD that will interface directly with current hardware systems. Perform a variety of engineering assignments in planning and overseeing research, design, development, manufacturing, testing, installation, integration, sustainment, operation, and maintenance of diverse software, electronic, or mechanical equipment systems.\n\n Employee will be responsible for the following functions/duties: \n\n Perform as a lead of a development, sustainment, or operations and maintenance team on more complex engineering assignments\n Independently perform a range of design, development, analysis, or review tasks under generally established project deadlines\n Complete design specifications, analyses, or design reviews for complex projects\n Generate complete design specifications for more complex projects\n Coordinate and work closely with other engineering, logistics, financial, and program management disciplines to define system specifications and requirements\n Verify and comply with engineering documentation standards and test procedures\n Prepare, deliver, and submit technical papers and perform engineering studies\n Support development of technical proposals and provide comments on the technical content and level of effort of the proposed scope of work\n Develop, maintain, and produce technical documentation and system/subsystem specifications\n Direct interface with customers at all levels from quotation to final design and test activities\n Acts as liaison for design reviews and technical working group meetings to comply with requirements and specifications\n Conduct site visits and experimental investigations and analyze engineering problems, propose solutions and alternatives, and provide recommendation\n Perform other job-related duties, as required\n \n REQUIREMENTS - EDUCATION, TECHNICAL, AND WORK EXPERIENCE\n\n A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited academic institution and four (4) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited Master of Science in Engineering and a minimum of two (2) years of related engineering experience, or an accredited doctorate degree in engineering are required for this position.\n\n In addition, an Engineer III must possess the following qualifications:\n\n At least 4 years or AutoCAD (or similar software) either creating or updating/manipulating electrical drawings.\n Possesses six months of leadership experience and demonstrates a strong desire to lead a team of 2–3 engineers supporting critical mission tasking.\n Demonstrates a strong commitment to teamwork and the ability to meet the customer’s demanding needs.\n Willing to travel 10–20% of the time as needed, on a rotation with the broader team.\n Mastery of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering that enable the employee to serve as a technical authority on projects relating to the specific programs\n Knowledge and skill sufficient to apply the latest developments in engineering to solve problems in the specialty area\n Working knowledge of computer systems and computer-based engineering tools\n Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and design solutions to problems in operational hardware and software\n Excellent communication and analytical skills\n Planning/organizational skills and the ability to work under deadlines\n The incumbent must possess a valid, state issued driver's license. Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance.\n Must be a U.S. citizen.\n \n SALARY\n\n The expected salary range for this position is $105,510 to $146,653 annually.\n\n 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.\n\n BENEFITS\n\n Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Benefits Active on Day 1\n \n \n Life Insurance\n Health Savings Accounts/FSA's\n Disability Insurance\n Paid Time Off\n 401(k) Plan Options with Employer Match JT4 will match 50%, up to an 8% contribution\n 100% Immediate Vesting\n \n \n Tuition Reimbursement\n \n ABOUT US\n\n 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.

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