Senior Lead Controls Tech - iOPS

Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company, seeks a Senior Lead Support Technician to advance the iOPS platform for aviation ground support equipment. You will design PLC-based control systems, develop HMIs, and collaborate with engineering, field teams, and customers to support control diagnostics and data integration.

This hands-on role involves lab work and live airport testing, with up to 50% travel for installation, diagnostics, testing, and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for installation and testing.
• Experience designing and testing PLC-based control systems for automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and test PLC controls for airport equipment.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI applications for local and remote interfaces.
• Write and debug code based on control specs and system requirements.
• Participate in full system integration with sensors, PLCs, networks, and cloud data flow.
• Provide field support via phone, email, and remote access; travel to airport sites as needed.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Control systems design

Field support

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Azure IoT

HIL testing

PLC hardware

Job description

About Oshkosh AeroTech, An Oshkosh Company

Oshkosh AeroTech is a leading provider of aviation ground support products, gate equipment and airport services to commercial airlines, airports, air-freight carriers, ground handling and military customers. Oshkosh AeroTech offers products that make a difference in people’s lives by supporting those in our communities who do some of the toughest work. They own many of the most trusted brands in the air transportation industry, including LEKTRO®, JetAire®, JetPower®, AmpTekÔ, Jetway®, and more.

As a Senior Lead Support Technician on the iOPS (Intelligent Operations Platform System) team, you will be at the forefront of transforming airport operations.

This role supports the development, testing, and deployment of advanced controls systems for aviation ground support equipment — including passenger boarding bridges, PCA units, GPUs, and related airside assets. You will work closely with internal engineering, field teams, and strategic customers to support control system design, diagnostics, and real-time data integration as we expand into AI, cloud computing and digital twin technologies.

This is a hands-on role requiring both lab-based development and on-site system testing in live airport environments.

YOUR IMPACT

• Design, program, and test PLC-based control systems for airport equipment
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI applications for both local and remote user interfaces
• Write and debug code based on control specifications and system requirements
• Participate in full system integration, including sensors, PLCs, networks, and cloud data flow
• Travel to airport sites (up to 50%) for installation support, diagnostics, testing, and commissioning
• Serve as a technical liaison with customers and field teams to resolve control system issues
• Support integration of vibration sensors, edge AI devices, and Azure-connected equipment
• Participate in the creation of system documentation, training materials, and control sequence diagrams
• Actively contribute to root cause analysis and continuous improvement of deployed systems
• Support HIL (hardware-in-the-loop) testing of prototypes and simulation of control logic
• Provide field support via phone, email, and remote access, and elevate complex issues as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with ten (10) years of experience in engineering or equivalent*.
• Ability to travel 20-30%.

Standout Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with fifteen (15) years of experience in engineering or equivalent*.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clear guidance at the project level to groups of technicians on daily tasks.
• Foresight to address potential technical issues with vehicles and systems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, government regulations and procedure manuals.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands: Always Standing, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Manual Dexterity (use of hands); Frequent Walking/Running, Reaching, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Lifting/Carrying 50lbs., Pushing/Pulling 50lbs.; Occasional Climbing, Typing, Fine Dexterity (small muscles movements); Seldom Sitting, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion.

Pay Range

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people‑first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit‑based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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