Current Job Openings

J.F. Taylor, Inc. is a high-technology company with employee skills focused in electrical and mechanical engineering and related technical and support disciplines.

If you are interested in being part of the J.F. Taylor Team, you can apply for current positions listed below or future jobs that match your qualifications by submitting your resume. Resumes may be mailed to J.F. Taylor, Inc. Human Resources, 21610 South Essex Drive, Lexington Park, Maryland, 20653; faxed to 301-862-4069; or e-mailed to resume@jfti.com.

J.F. Taylor, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, citizenship status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Software Engineer

  (NHR-30)

We have openings for software engineers to support our aircraft simulation programs designing and developing aircraft simulation software and simulation models.

Responsibilities: Include software design, development, integration and test of high fidelity man-in-the-loop simulations and real-time flight trainers. The candidate will be supporting the total development and integration efforts of simulations and trainers.

Qualifications: A BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required. Experience developing applications for MS Windows or Linux in C/C++ is also required. Experience with Open GL code and/or GL Studio is preferred. Some travel may be required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are desired. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

U.S. Navy Strike/Fighter Mission Systems Engineer
(NHR-22)

We have an immediate opening with the U.S. Navy for someone with strike/fighter weapon/mission system software engineering experience.

Responsibilities: Engineering management support for fighter aircraft weapons/mission systems integration requirements analysis, management and implementation tracking. Manage incorporation of weapon system requirements in a spiral software development environment. Manage packaging of and matching of requirements to specific software build cycles with consideration to commonality, flight testing, and mission needs. Assess system design, functional allocations and implementation. Manage maturation of requirements during software build cycles. Assist in standing up central role for coordinating requirements across multiple programs and offices. Coordinate, compile, and brief accompanying fighter/weapon roadmaps. Moderate travel is required (approx. 15%).

Qualifications: A BS in Engineering or other technically relevant field is required. Systems engineering experience/follow-on education is highly preferred. U.S. Navy fighter aircraft system experience is preferred. Software acquisition and/or development experience is required. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, have the ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance, and have a current SSBI background investigation.

CMMI Process Specialist
(NHR-21)

We have an immediate opening for a Process Specialist to lead the E-2C Program Support Activity thru SCAMPI assessment stages in order to obtain CMMI level 3 certification for software development.

Responsibilities: Will assess existing processes for compliance against the CMMI model and perform process-based appraisals. Conduct facilitated CMMI-based self assessments to identify strengths and weaknesses against the CMMI model and establish baselines for comparison as progress is made. Utilize the SEPG to establish a collaborative, team-oriented continuous improvement attitude and culture. Establish process compliance objectives and ensure targets are achieved; ensure compliance with CMMI requirements; identify relevant training needs; ensure the execution of corrective action and compliance; develop and support methodologies to implement best practices of CMMI for Software Assessment.

Qualifications: Five years experience working in a CMMI environment is required. Candidate must have experience and understanding of the CMMI v1.2 model; experience working thru all stages of SCAMPI assessments; exceptional technical writing skills; and experience with systems or software process improvement projects. Experience with Personal Software Process/Team Software Process (PSP/TSP) is desirable. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

U.S. Navy Strike/Fighter Subject Matter Expert
(NHR-15)

We have an immediate opening with the U.S. Navy for someone with fighter/Weapon System Officer (WSO) strike/fighter subject matter experience.

Responsibilities:  Engineering management support for fighter aircraft analysis and related acquisition planning and execution efforts; development of advanced strike/fighter tactics; preparation of fighter/weapon roadmaps and trade studies.  Moderate travel is required (approx. 30%).

Qualifications:  A BS in Engineering or other technically relevant field is preferred.  U.S. Navy fighter aircraft operational and subsystem experience is required.  Detailed knowledge of air-air missile capabilities and employment is desirable.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, and have a current SSBI background investigation.

E-2D CEC/Data Link Test Engineer
(NHR-11)

We have an immediate opening on our Communications, Navigation and Identification (CNI) Program with the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities: Engineering support to E-2D Aircraft Data Link Flight test and evaluation activities including support for flight and lab test planning, coordination, execution, analysis, and reporting activities.  Focus is on testing the systems capability to share onboard sensor data with off-board assets.  Help with trade-off decisions between systems that integrate with the CEC/Data Links including Radar, ESM, Mission Computer, IFF, and Intelligence Broadcast Receiver.  Responsible for the test planning, execution, and reporting on test events in accordance with U.S. Navy approved test plans and the T&E Project Plan.  Participate in Technical Interchange Meetings (TIM) and Test Plan Working Groups (TPWG), support Flight Clearance Request development and support Lab Testing.  Support the E-2D ITT leadership in the development of the test schedules by coordinating planning with other Mission Systems Test Engineers. Study the E-2D Tactics, and support development of the E-2D CONOPS.  Prepare flight cards.  Attend flight briefs/debriefs.  Support data reduction/analysis.  Identify and document deficiencies.  Support flight test plan and test report preparation.  Position is based at St. Augustine, FL until approximately June 2009 at which time it will be permanently based at Pax River, MD.  Some travel (from either base location) is required.

Qualifications:  A BS in Electrical Engineering is preferred.  Four to six years experience with Comm data link systems is desired.  Experience with avionics development/integration and or test is required.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen, have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, and have a current SSBI background investigation.

Cost Analyst
(NHR-50)

We have openings to provide cost estimating and analysis support for Naval Aviation programs.

Responsibilities:  Analyzing cost, technical, and programmatic data; developing estimating approaches; developing and refining cost models; establishing cost, technical, and programmatic baselines; validating, verifying and presenting estimates; and supporting contract negotiations and POM/PR issue sheets.

Qualifications:  A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline is required.  Experience with U.S. Navy avionics cost analysis and acquisition is desired.  The ability to gather and analyze data, and present results is also desired.  Experience with DoD 5000 acquisition process, and radar, electronic warfare, or engines experience is a plus. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

IFF SME Engineer
(NHR-44)

We have an immediate opening on our Communications, Navigation and Identification (CNI) Program with the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities:  Support U.S.N. aircraft platforms in understanding, incorporating, and addressing Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) CNS Mode S & Mode 5 Requirements.  Support shall include representing positions of Naval Air Program Management Activities responsible for capability/system development and integration to appropriate aircraft platform teams; coordinating efforts with such teams; conducting and coordinating documentation review; and participating as appropriate at design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and program reviews.  Assess and support to resolve detailed aircraft integration technical issues.  Manage platform specific requirements/changes.  Conduct detailed review of platform integration documentation.  Participate in Crew System Working Group, Design Analysis Reviews, Design Advisory Groups, and interface with Human Factors for HMI implementation, requirements, and trades.  Participate in technical fact finding activities.  Maintain interrogator implementation plans.  Some travel is required.

Qualifications:  A BS in Electrical Engineering is preferred.  Four to six years U.S.N. Avionics test and/or acquisition experience is required.  Communication, Navigation, and/or Identification system experience is preferred.  Experience in Mode 5; Mode S; experience in avionics platform integration; experience in related disciplines - EMI, HMI, antennas, mission integration, and displays; tracking task assignments and execution to completion; DoD 5000 acquisition process experience; and technical understanding of RF equipment in military applications is desired.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Electrical Engineers
(NHR-03)

We have openings for Electrical Engineers to support hardware design and fabrication on our flight simulator/trainer projects.

Responsibilities: Our engineering staff provides complete system designs, producing simulation products that are fully wired and ready for integration with host computational systems. These simulation products may consist of populated cockpits to support aircrew training or replica avionics and airframe installations to support maintenance crew training. The design and implementation of simulation products can include fully integrated power systems to support the various simulation panels, gauges, displays and avionics integrated within the specific device. Simulation and training devices are provided with or without fully integrated I/O systems, video distribution, and aircraft original equipment such as mission computers, displays, etc. We also design, develop and integrate the simulation panels and display systems required in a given simulation or training device.

Qualifications: A BS in Electrical Engineering is required. Familiarity with military avionics, aircraft wiring diagrams, aviation maintenance trainers, and/or other aviation training devices are desired. Computer Aided Design experience and specific experience with AutoCAD are a plus. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

CNI Aircraft Integration Engineer/Manager
(NHR-35)

We have an immediate aircraft integration engineering management opening on our Communication, Navigation and Identification (CNI) Program with the U.S. Navy.

Responsibilities:  Engineering management support for aircraft avionics integration and related acquisition planning and execution efforts; program management responsibilities for cost, schedule, and performance of integrating functionalities; and engineering analysis, technical document development and review, programmatic support and systems engineering interaction with various disciplines as a participant in a USN IPT.

Qualifications:  A BS in Electrical Engineering or other technically relevant field is preferred.  Communication, Navigation, and/or Identification systems, and/or Navy aircraft avionics integration, and/or Navy acquisition management experience is very desirable.  Some travel is required.  Applicant must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

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