Sr Sustaining Engineer

Twenty-Six Defense; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

401(k) program

Medical, dental, vision, disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Parental Leave

Referral Program

Voluntary benefits

Tricare

Job summary

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support for defense, homeland security, and aviation markets. The Senior Sustaining Engineer provides mid-level engineering support, troubleshooting difficult problems, instructing technicians, and leading teams to resolve issues and improve productivity.

The role requires a technical degree with 5–10 years of functional experience, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5–10 years experience may substitute
• Associate's degree required
• Technical degree in engineering/electronics preferred

Responsibilities

• Write, review and modify test procedures for troubleshooting electronic assemblies
• Troubleshoot difficult problems and instruct technicians in resolution techniques
• Develop test equipment and test assemblies to aid technicians in isolating problems
• Conduct research to resolve production difficulties
• Write ECPs to correct errors and resolve production issues
• Provide New Product Setup, Programming and Support, ECO and Process Improvement
• Be prepared for on-call/overtime to meet schedule requirements
• Lead and participate in team efforts to improve department performance
• Stay current with state-of-the-art technical issues through training and self-development
• Adhere to ethics, policies, and external regulations

Skills

Resolution planning

Technical data analysis

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting complex issues

Customer-facing

Presentations

Self-development

Test equipment knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Associate's degree

Technical degree (engineering/electronics)

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Volmeters

Signal generators

Job description

Company Information

Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense supports those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.

Summary Of Responsibilities

The Senior Sustaining Engineer provides mid-level Engineering support to the operations business unit and departments by troubleshooting difficult problems, instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues in an effort to achieve EFW's business plan and objectives and leading teams to resolve issues and improve productivity.

Responsibilities And Tasks

• Write, review and modify test procedures for the troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
• Support test technicians by troubleshooting difficult problems and by instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues
• Develop test equipment and test assemblies to aid the technicians in isolating problems
• Conduct research to resolve production difficulties
• Write ECPs on product to correct errors and to resolve production difficulties
• Provide New Product Setup, Programming and Support, ECO and Process Improvement Implementation
• Be prepared to support all schedule requirements through on-call or overtime requirements
• Lead, participate and contribute to a team environment within the department and throughout the organization
• Stay abreast of all state of the art, technical and equipment issues through training and self-development
• Adhere to internal ethics, procedures and external regulations and laws
• Support the Sustaining Engineering and Operations department’s performance goals and objectives
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Education, Experience & License Or Certification

• Bachelor's degree is required. 5-10 years functional experience may substitute
• Associate's degree is required
• Specific Degree Field Required: Technical Degree (engineering, electronics, etc.)
• 5-10 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
• 1-3 years of industry experience is required
• Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
• ESD
• Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills And Abilities

• Able to formulate resolution plans, solutions, and a concise, informational final report
• Able to analyze technical data package for new programs with minimal supervision, to anticipate and prevent, where possible, production issues and risks
• Able to participate in small teams for issue resolution
• Able to troubleshoot complex issues with minimal supervision, and break them down into smaller, more simple tasks for the technicians to perform
• Support programs in front of the customer, by professional appearance and demeanor
• Able to provide presentations when necessary
• Exhibit a willingness to stay abreast of all state of the art, technical and equipment issues through training and self-development
• Familiarity with basic test equipment (i.e. oscilloscopes, voltmeters, signal generators, etc.)
• Good Working knowledge of basic computer applications

Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Long-Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

• For Virginia-based positions only* In accordance with Virginia DOL requirements, the listed salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this role. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including skills, experience, education, certifications, business needs, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation may vary in different locations based on market conditions and cost-of-labor considerations.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.