Sustainment Systems Engineer
About The Position
Jaxon is looking for a Sustainment Systems Engineer to join their team in Colorado Springs, CO. Jaxon is a leading full-service provider of High-altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) services worldwide, delivering world-class engineering, testing, construction, and sustainment services. They offer an outstanding benefits package, competitive pay, and a culture that is unmatched, emphasizing collaboration and ownership. The role involves performing engineering analyses, interpreting and updating drawings for specific radar systems, analyzing HEMP-hardened configurations, maintaining configuration data, and supporting task leads with various technical tasks. The position also requires producing technical documentation, delivering technical briefings, organizing meetings, and leading field deployments safely. The engineer will perform hands-on tasks, including climbing ladders/stairs and using hand tools.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field OR 3+ years of directly relevant technical experience.
- Experience applying engineering principles to evaluate, adapt, or modify technical solutions.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with distributed teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
- Ability to climb ladders/stairs and perform hands-on technical tasks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Applicants holding an active Dept. of Defense Secret or Top-Secret clearance are preferred.
- Experience with DoD programs, radar systems, or mission assurance environments.
- BlueBeam and AutoCAD experience.
- Experience with NDT, electronics, maintenance, or field engineering.
- Familiarity with drafting work plans, procedures, or technical documentation.
- Database management experience (DOORS preferred).
- Basic coding or scripting experience.
- Customer-facing engineering or technical support experience.
- Prior experience in EMP/HEMP environments (highly valued but not required, training provided).
Responsibilities
- Perform engineering analyses with limited oversight to support project goals and system improvements.
- Interpret, redline, and update drawings for UEWR and PARCS radar systems.
- Use BlueBeam and AutoCAD to develop redline/blackline drawing packages.
- Analyze current and future HEMP-hardened configurations for accuracy, compliance, and system effectiveness.
- Maintain and update configuration data within the DOORS database.
- Support Task Leads with system surveillance, troubleshooting, component evaluations, RF/NDT data analysis, corrosion control, and system function tracing.
- Operate Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) instruments during inspections and field assessments.
- Produce high-quality technical documentation including reports, work plans, site surveys, and as-built redlines.
- Prepare and deliver technical briefings to internal teams and external customers.
- Organize and lead meetings, ensuring clear communication and alignment across stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong professional relationships with customers and teammates.
- Lead field deployments in a safe, OSHA-compliant manner.
- Perform hands-on tasks including climbing ladders/stairs, using hand tools, and supporting maintenance activities.
Benefits
- Life insurance at 2.5 times annual base salary provided
- Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance provided
- PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k) match (up to 4% of salary)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
