JOB TITLE: Sr. Field Operations Engineer
LOCATION:Irvine, CA
SALARY: $125K – 150K/year
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Direct Hire
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Serves as engineering point-of-contact for incoming field issues, coordinating with subject matter experts and tracking resolution progress.
Implements and evolves a Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS) for structured issue triage and resolution.
Triages and tracks field issues, generates reports and summaries, and presents findings to leadership.
Creates and maintains a searchable technical knowledge base for historical problem-solving.
Assists in creating technical documentation such as Engineering Memos and Service Bulletins.
Analyzes maintenance and failure data to contribute to spare parts planning and system reliability improvements.
Supports investigation and reporting of mishap events and field incidents.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams (Quality, Manufacturing, IT, Engineering) to design and deploy unified reporting systems.
Provides logistical support tied to field findings and corrective actions.
Supports field deployments with off-hours or weekend availability when assets are deployed
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
5 to 7 years of Field Support engineering experience.
Experience with issue triage, technical coordination, or root cause investigations.
Ability to identify and coordinate with subject matter experts to resolve technical problems.
Familiarity with technical documentation standards and ability to create service bulletins or troubleshooting memos.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent work experience.
Ability to obtain Secret Clearance.
Preferred: Background in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) or aerospace product development.
Preferred: Familiarity with systems including avionics, power distribution, propulsion, flight controls, airframes, or datalinks.
Preferred: Experience creating and scaling a Failure Reporting and Corrective Action System (FRACAS).
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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