Technical Operations Engineer

ITAC Solutions; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

ITAC Solutions is seeking a Technical Operations Engineer / Systems Engineer for a defense electronics client in Huntsville, AL (or Franklin, NC). The role blends engineering, customer solutions, and supplier strategy, remaining hands-on from concept through delivery.

The position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance and a 4-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with prior experience in defense/aerospace.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• 4-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Background in a for-profit defense/aerospace company, not solely military.
• Comfortable working the full lifecycle from customers to supplier sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Shape proposal solutions, BOMs, and procurement strategies with BD and Engineering.
• Evaluate supplier quotes to sharpen proposal competitiveness.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality for program execution.
• Develop component integration strategies and electronics kits for assembly and test.
• Optimize BOMs for cost, manufacturability, lifecycle, and availability.
• Manage component lifecycle planning and obsolescence mitigation.

Skills

Security clearance

Education

B.S. Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Technical Operations Engineer / Systems Engineer

Our client — a defense electronics company keeping aircraft like the F-15, F-16, and C-130 mission-ready worldwide — needs a technical utility player who bridges engineering, customer solutions, and supplier strategy, staying hands-on from concept through delivery.

Benefits & Extras

• Huntsville, AL or Franklin, NC; relocation assistance available
• 401(k) with company match
• Competitive medical, dental, and life insurance

Compensation:

$150,000+

What You’ll Be Doing

• Shape proposal solutions, BOMs, and procurement strategies with BD and Engineering
• Evaluate supplier quotes to sharpen proposal competitiveness
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and quality for program execution
• Develop component integration strategies and electronics kits for assembly and test
• Optimize BOMs for cost, manufacturability, lifecycle, and availability
• Manage component lifecycle planning and obsolescence mitigation
• Build supplier relationships and drive competitive sourcing

What You’ll Need to Be Considered

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• 4-year degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Background in a for-profit defense/aerospace company, not solely military
• Comfortable working the full lifecycle, from customers to supplier sourcing