Sr Sustaining Engineer

Twenty-Six Defense • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Sustaining Engineer provides mid-level engineering support to the operations business unit and departments. The role troubleshoots difficult problems, instructs technicians in techniques to resolve issues, and leads teams to address problems and improve productivity in support of the business plan and objectives.

The engineer writes and modifies test procedures, develops test equipment and assemblies, conducts research to resolve production difficulties, and prepares engineering change proposals to correct product errors and production issues. The role also supports new product setup, programming, ECOs, and process improvement implementation. The engineer may need to meet schedule requirements through on-call availability or overtime and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; 5–10 years of functional experience may substitute.
• Associate's degree required.
• Technical degree in engineering, electronics, or a related field required.
• 5–10 years of functional experience using the relevant skill set required.
• 1–3 years of industry experience required.
• Complete ESD training within one year of taking the position.
• Complete safety training as dictated by the Safety Department.
• Ability to formulate resolution plans and solutions, and prepare concise, informative final reports.
• Ability to analyze technical data packages for new programs with minimal supervision and anticipate and prevent production issues and risks where possible.
• Ability to participate in small teams for issue resolution.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex issues with minimal supervision and break them into simpler tasks for technicians.
• Ability to support programs in front of customers with professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to provide presentations when necessary.
• Willingness to stay current on technical and equipment issues through training and self-development.
• Familiarity with basic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and signal generators.
• Good working knowledge of basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and modify test procedures for troubleshooting electronic assemblies.
• Troubleshoot difficult problems and instruct test technicians in techniques to resolve them.
• Develop test equipment and test assemblies to help technicians isolate problems.
• Conduct research to resolve production difficulties.
• Write ECPs on products to correct errors and resolve production difficulties.
• Provide new product setup, programming, and support, and implement ECOs and process improvements.
• Support schedule requirements through on-call availability or overtime.
• Lead, participate in, and contribute to a team environment within the department and organization.
• Stay current on state-of-the-art technical and equipment issues through training and self-development.
• Adhere to internal ethics and procedures, and external regulations and laws.
• Support Sustaining Engineering and Operations department performance goals and objectives.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off.
• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts.
• Basic Life Insurance and additional Life and AD&D insurance options.
• Flexible Vacation and PTO.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Voluntary benefits, including Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level