CareerPlan

Systems Engineer (Systems Engineering Engineer-General)

USA - Richardson, TXFull-time$120k–$162k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-09
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical aircraft issues, analyze discrepancies to determine root causes, and develop repair plans for the P-8 Poseidon's Advanced Airborne Sensor.

Role type

Senior/Mid-Level Systems Engineer (Aircraft Maintenance & Support)

Builds

Repair plans, troubleshooting procedures, and corrective action recommendations for military and commercial derivative aircraft.

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Aviation

Required skills

Root cause analysis, technical documentation, risk management, supplier coordination, structured engineering methods, maintenance log analysis, corrective action planning

Preferred skills

Equipment sustainment, depot/field support, lifecycle maintenance, technical interchange meetings, configuration management, mechanical systems support, reliability improvement methods

Technologies

Technical manuals, wiring diagrams, service bulletins, engineering orders, maintenance logs, operational data

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical aircraft issues, analyze aircraft discrepancies and fault messages, support maintenance personnel with technical guidance, review technical documentation, develop and validate repair plans, coordinate with design and field support teams, document findings and resolutions, track and manage risks and issues, evaluate supplier technical performance, monitor equipment status and recommend improvements

Seniority

Senior/Mid-Level, hands-on IC