Application Engineer

PEAK Technical Services Inc.; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PEAK Technical Services Inc. is seeking an Applications Engineer in Carson City, NV to lead customer projects from concept through installation while supporting some of the world's leading aircraft operators and OEMs.

You will work directly with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, certification, and operations to develop lighting solutions for commercial and military aircraft. The role requires 3+ years of engineering experience in aerospace or regulated manufacturing, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience; aerospace or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong project management and customer communication skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation systems; CAD experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including domestic and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customer programs.
• Lead projects from proposal through production and installation support.
• Conduct aircraft surveys and travel to customer sites to gather requirements and provide technical support.
• Develop technical proposals, installation concepts, engineering documentation, and project plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet customer expectations.
• Support new business opportunities with technical expertise and cost estimates.
• Help drive continuous improvement while delivering industry-leading customer service.

Skills

Project management

Customer communication

Drawing interpretation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Engineering documentation systems

CAD

Job description

#Eng-IT-01

Application Engineer

Location: Carson City, NV. On-site Monday through Friday.

Status: Full-time direct hire

Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000 DOE

Experience level: 3 years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing. Must be eligible to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR).

SUMMARY

Are you an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and seeing your designs come to life? We are looking for an Applications Engineer to lead customer projects from concept through installation while supporting some of the world's leading aircraft operators and OEMs.

In this highly visible role, you'll work closely with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, certification, and operations to develop innovative lighting solutions for commercial and military aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customer programs.
• Lead projects from proposal through production and installation support.
• Conduct aircraft surveys and travel to customer sites to gather requirements and provide technical support.
• Develop technical proposals, installation concepts, engineering documentation, and project plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet customer expectations.
• Support new business opportunities with technical expertise and cost estimates.
• Help drive continuous improvement while delivering industry-leading customer service.
• Lead continuous improvement in working teams such as loss reduction in meal line and yield improvement in chicken processing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of engineering experience; aerospace or regulated manufacturing preferred.
• Strong project management and customer communication skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation systems; CAD experience is a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including domestic and international travel.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace, aircraft interiors, or aviation systems.
• Electrical systems, lighting, electronics, or aircraft installation support.
• FAA/EASA certification, DO-160, AS9100, or similar regulated environments.