Field Engineer Lead

General Atomics Systems Integration; San Angelo (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) in Texas is seeking a senior on-site engineer for aviation maintenance leadership. You will supervise installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of assigned equipment, troubleshoot problems, and coordinate training with customers and vendors.

You will act as the local on-site company representative, ensure quality, and guide teams to meet product specifications and safety standards while coordinating logistics and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with 10+ years of progressive technical aviation maintenance experience.
• Strong leadership, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ability to resolve moderately complex supervisory and technical problems and act as on-site spokesperson.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; customer-focused; able to work extended hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance and training to customers in operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures.
• Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and recommends corrective action.
• Advises on design changes to improve equipment efficiency or reduce cost.
• Implements preventive maintenance programs and keeps maintenance records.
• Coordinates off-site logistics and parts shipments.
• May participate in planning and development of management and technical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.

Job Summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. This position, following established policies and practices, provides leadership and direction to employees in the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and modification of assigned equipment. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Coordinates the development of and conducts technical training and product briefings with customers, vendors, and company representatives. Acts as local on-site company representative with customers. Ensures technical quality is maintained.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides guidance and training to customers in establishing operation, maintenance, and inspection procedures and techniques.
• Analyzes equipment failures to determine cause and recommends corrective action.
• Advises and assists in effecting design changes to improve equipment efficiency and/or reduce cost of operation.
• Devises and implements preventive maintenance programs and keeps performance and maintenance records on equipment.
• Coordinates off-site logistics requirements, including but not limited to, parts shipments to and from the off-site location.
• Coordinates off-site support requirements when assigned to the home office.
• May participate in the planning, attraction, selection, retention, and development of human resources to ensure the availability of the required management, professional, and technical talent.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field and ten or more years of progressive technical experience in aviation maintenance, with a least five year military aviation experience. Equivalent experience in aviation maintenance may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Has a thorough in-depth understanding of the practices and procedures of aviation maintenance as well as comprehensive leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
• Must possess the ability to resolve moderately complex supervisory and technical problems and serve as on-site spokesperson.
• Good communication, leadership, presentation, and interpersonal skills are required to enable an effective interface with others.
• Customer focused, must be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours and travel as required.

Job Type: Flex Salary

Salary range: 82,300 - 141,250