Sustainment Engineer

University of Dayton; Warner Robins (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Dayton in Warner Robins, GA, seeks a Sustainment Engineer to support the US Air Force in overcoming sustainability challenges in aircraft and equipment through advanced manufacturing technologies.

This full-time position requires a BS in Engineering and at least 3 years of related experience in manufacturing and engineering product design. Candidates must have excellent communication skills and be U.S. citizens.

The role promotes a collaborative environment and values diverse contributions.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering with a focus in Aerospace or Mechanical.
• 3+ years of engineering or technical product design experience.
• Experience in process development and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support product flow through manufacturing processes.
• Assist in design and validation of hardware.
• Develop and execute project test plans.

Skills

Engineering design

Data analysis

Solidworks

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, etc.)

Tools

Solidworks

FEA software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Apply now Job No: 503578
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Warner Robins, GA
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: Adv Mfg MG - 250713
Pay Grade: R2 - Exempt
Advertised: May 20, 2026
Applications close: June 03, 2026

Position Summary

Are you interested in working for UDRI, a national leader in scientific and engineering research, serving government, industry and nonprofit customers? UDRI is ranked first in the nation among all colleges and universities for sponsored materials research, according to the National Science Foundation. Join our team today as a Sustainment Engineer.

Responsibilities

This position is located at the Advanced Technology and Training Center – Middle Georgia (ATTC-MG), in Warner Robins, Georgia. The ATTC-MG helps the US Air Force solve aircraft and support equipment sustainability challenges through the use of advanced manufacturing and repair technologies. Under the leadership of a senior engineer, this role will:

• Support product flow through the required manufacturing processes, to include but not limited to, 3D printing, heat treatment, CNC machining, outside vendor services and inspection
• Support design, re-engineering and test/validation of hardware utilizing additive manufacturing and other advanced manufacturing technologies
• Support sustainment technology development and integration projects related to aerospace systems and ground support equipment
• Support maintenance and/or manufacturing process optimization
• Support materials performance assessments
• Develop and execute project test plans, plan and manage qualification testing
• Develop long-term product implementation strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Manufacturing Materials, Welding, Corrosion, or Chemical engineering or engineering technology or related engineering/engineering technology field)
• 3+ years of engineering/technical product design, hardware ownership or manufacturing/machining operations experience with working knowledge of GD&T standards
• 3+ years of experience in process development and process documentation
• 3+ years of experience using Solidworks to create 3D models and 2D drawings
• Experience in data collection, analysis, and problem-solving
• Ability to create, read and interpret models, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Understanding of advanced manufacturing materials, processes and parameters; familiar with various manufacturing processes such as casting, NC machining, forging, heat treat and additive manufacturing for metals or plastics
• Working knowledge of FEA software and data analysis.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Successful collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team
• Working knowledge in Excel and other MS Office Suite programs
• Attention to detail
• Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing metal heat treatment operations (e.g. stress relief, solution treatment, aging/precipitation hardening)
• Experience working within an ISO9001 accredited manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of US Air Force aircraft maintenance, sustainment, and acquisition policies and procedures
• Experience using Global Shop Enterprise Resource Planning software to create work orders and record product workflowExperience coordinating aircraft component fabrication/processing through outside suppliers/vendors
• Demonstrated success in establishing and managing stakeholder expectations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
• 5+ years of directly related applied manufacturing engineering experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.