Zone 5 Technologies ยท 3 weeks ago
Sustainment Engineer (III/IV)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expZone 5 Technologies is redefining what's possible in unmanned aircraft systems by developing cutting-edge autonomous solutions. They are seeking a Sustainment Engineer to ensure the operational readiness and performance of advanced defense systems throughout their lifecycle, bridging engineering, operations, and customer support.
AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sustainment strategies for fielded systems including maintenance plans, logistics support, and obsolescence management
Conduct root cause analysis and failure investigations for system anomalies and implement corrective and preventive actions
Provide technical support to field service teams, customers, and end users through remote troubleshooting and on-site assistance
Analyze system performance data, reliability metrics, and failure trends to identify improvement opportunities
Create and maintain technical documentation including maintenance procedures, troubleshooting guides, and training materials
Manage configuration control and engineering change processes for deployed systems
Coordinate with design engineering teams to implement product improvements based on field feedback
Support depot-level maintenance activities and system upgrades
Train field service personnel and customer maintenance teams on system operation and repair
Manage spare parts planning, inventory optimization, and supply chain coordination
Participate in system qualification testing and validation of engineering changes
Interface directly with customers to understand operational challenges and requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
3+ years of experience in sustainment engineering, field service engineering, or product support roles
Hands-on experience with complex electromechanical, software-intensive, or autonomous systems
Strong understanding of reliability engineering principles (MTBF, MTTR, availability analysis)
Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa diagrams)
Proficiency reading technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and system documentation
Experience with configuration management and change control processes
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and customer interaction
Willingness to travel 25-50% to customer sites, test facilities, and operational locations
Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance
Preferred
Active Secret security clearance
Experience with defense systems, unmanned systems, or autonomous platforms
Military experience or prior work supporting DoD programs
Knowledge of MIL-STD-1388 logistics support analysis or similar standards
Familiarity with FMEA, FTA, or reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) methodologies
Experience with condition-based maintenance or predictive analytics
Background in avionics, electro-mechanical systems, guidance systems
Six Sigma or ASQ Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE) certification
Experience with supplier quality management and vendor coordination
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
401k with company-match
4 weeks of paid time off each year
12 annual company holidays
Company
Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies is an aviation component manufacturing company that develops and tests unmanned aircraft systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-17Acquired
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