Quick overview
Salary$85k - $110k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Employment typeFull Time
Work modeOn Site
LocationCarson City, Nevada, United States
Microsoft OfficeProject Management
Job description
Job Description Job Description
Application Engineer
Location: Carson City, NV. On-site Monday through Friday. Up to 50% travel
Status: Full-time direct hire
Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000 DOE
Experience level: 3 years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing. Must be eligible to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR).
SUMMARY:
Are you an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and seeing your designs come to life? We are looking for an Applications Engineer to lead customer projects from concept through installation while supporting some of the world's leading aircraft operators and OEMs.
In this highly visible role, you'll work closely with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, certification, and operations to develop innovative lighting solutions for commercial and military aircraft.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Experience
Application Engineer
Location: Carson City, NV. On-site Monday through Friday. Up to 50% travel
Status: Full-time direct hire
Compensation: $85,000 to $110,000 DOE
Experience level: 3 years of experience in aerospace or manufacturing. Must be eligible to meet U.S. export control requirements (ITAR/EAR).
SUMMARY:
Are you an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working directly with customers, and seeing your designs come to life? We are looking for an Applications Engineer to lead customer projects from concept through installation while supporting some of the world's leading aircraft operators and OEMs.
In this highly visible role, you'll work closely with customers, sales, engineering, manufacturing, certification, and operations to develop innovative lighting solutions for commercial and military aircraft.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary technical contact for assigned customer programs.
- Lead projects from proposal through production and installation support.
- Conduct aircraft surveys and travel to customer sites to gather requirements and provide technical support.
- Develop technical proposals, installation concepts, engineering documentation, and project plans.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure projects stay on schedule and meet customer expectations.
- Support new business opportunities with technical expertise and cost estimates.
- Help drive continuous improvement while delivering industry-leading customer service.
- Lead continuous improvement in working teams such as loss reduction in meal line and yield improvement in chicken processing
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3+ years of engineering experience; aerospace or regulated manufacturing preferred.
- Strong project management and customer communication skills.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation systems; CAD experience is a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 50%, including domestic and international travel.
Preferred Experience
- Aerospace, aircraft interiors, or aviation systems.
- Electrical systems, lighting, electronics, or aircraft installation support.
- FAA/EASA certification, DO-160, AS9100, or similar regulated environments.
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