2026 Computer Scientist Opportunities

About the Role

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 (J-Tech II). JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments.

All positions are located in Las Vegas, NV.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 problems
• 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 & Tech Stack

Computer Scientist I

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and either two years of related experience or a master's degree in an associated discipline
• Experience with computer-based systems and applications
• Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
• Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques

Computer Scientist III

• Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of four years of related experience
• Master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of two years of experience
• PhD in an associated discipline
• Qualifications:
• Experience with computer-based systems and applications
• Programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
• Familiarity with the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
• Experience with systems engineering and software development lifecycles
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good planning/organizational skills

Computer Scientist IV

• Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of eight years of related experience
• Master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of six years of experience
• PhD in an associated discipline and a minimum of four years of experience
• 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

Computer Scientist V

• Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of 14 years of related experience
• Master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of 10 years of experience
• PhD in an associated discipline and a minimum of eight years of experience
• Qualifications:
• Demonstrated expertise with computer-based systems and applications
• Senior-level programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
• Senior-level expertise in the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
• Extensive knowledge of systems engineering and software development lifecycles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines

Computer Scientist VI

• Educational Requirements:
• Master's degree in an associated discipline and a minimum of 16 years of experience
• PhD in an associated discipline and a minimum of 12 years of experience
• Qualifications:
• Expertise in computer-based systems and applications
• Demonstrated expert programming skills in languages used for job-specific programming tasks
• Expertise in the application of industry standard hardware and software design and documentation techniques
• Experience with systems engineering and software development lifecycles
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning/organizational skills
• Ability to work under deadlines

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

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards.
• Occasional lifting (up to 20 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.