QA Specialist

$96k to $111k

Ridgecrest, CAPosted Oct 20, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

JT4, LLC is looking for a Quality Assurance QA Specialist that's detailed minded, quality focused, and specializes with process improvement. He/she will also be well versed with project management and is also highly proficient with data analysis to document key metrics. 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.

Range Requirements Experience implementing and/or auditing ISO9001 quality management systems.

Job Summary

-- Essential Functions/Duties Develops, implements, executes, measures, and recommends improvements for Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, and Performance Measurement processes. Employee will be responsible to perform the following functions/duties: Assesses and recommends improvements for all business and technical processes Supports the research of new technologies, processes, and products to improve effectiveness and efficiency Assists in analyzing and making disposition of corrective and preventive actions Assists others in the development and release of process and product documentation Plans, develops, executes and maintains work location audit/assessment programs Supports leadership for Quality Assurance functions Manages Quality functions at assigned locations.

Requirements

-- Education, Technical, and Work Experience Bachelor degree preferred or equivalent education or a minimum of six years related technical or business experience. Minimum of four years direct work experience in Quality Assurance with progressive responsibilities. Preferred certification by the American Society for Quality in at least one of the following: Certified Quality Auditor, Certified Quality Technician, Certified Quality Manager, Certified Quality Engineer, or Certified Software Quality Engineer.

In addition, a QA/PI Specialist III must possess the following qualifications: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications required (specifically MS Word and MS Excel) Ability to learn and use other software applications is required. The expected salary range for this position is $96,491 to $111,491 annually.

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.

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 Other Responsibilities Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

Working Conditions Usually in a typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting (up to 30 pounds), constant sitting, significant use of computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning and organizing skills, and be able to work under deadlines.

Occasional work performance in a field environment involving remote locations, warehouse environments, flight line environments, machining and manufacturing environments, and outdoor assignments. Ability to travel using various means of government or contractor transportation. The foregoing conditions and physical requirements represent the general characteristics required to perform the essential functions for this job.

In general, all positions may require standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Specific work assignments may include additional environmental conditions or physical requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.

These specific requirements will be detailed in the job posting. In addition, JT4 employees will only operate equipment that they have been fully trained on and/or certified to operate. If working in a training capacity, employees must be supervised at all times by a competent trained or certified company employee. Under no circumstances should employees use another employee's equipment without permission from their immediate supervisor or manager.

Conversely, employees should not allow other JT4 employees or employees of another employer to use JT4 owned or assigned equipment without proof of training and approval of the shop manager. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by personnel assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of persons so classified. Tasking is in support of a federal government contract that requires U.S. citizenship. Some jobs may require a candidate to be eligible for a government security clearance, state-issued driver's license or other licenses / certifications and the inability to obtain and maintain the required clearance, license or certification may affect an employee's ability to maintain employment.

SCC: JQAP14; A4CLR

Description copied from JT4's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

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