Woolpert
architecture, engineering, and geospatial services
SystemsSupportLead
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“Systems Support Lead at Woolpert. Skills: Systems Support, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting. Lead system sustainment and maintenance activities. Drive operational readiness, availability, and reliability”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive maximum operational readiness; Drive maximum availability; Drive maximum reliability
Industry & Context.
Troubleshooting; Root cause analysis
Support field deployments, Support test events, Support flight/operational activities
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, or related technical equivalent practical experience, 2-7 years of experience supporting, maintaining, or sustaining complex technical systems, Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating maintenance or technical support activities, Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and integrated system-level issues, Ability to perform structured root cause analysis and document findings and corrective actions, Written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work independently, Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, operations, and logistics teams, Willingness and ability to support field deployments, test events, or flight/operational activities
Nice to Have
Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, sensors, or similar high-reliability systems, Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance planning methodologies, Knowledge of configuration management processes and tools, Experience supporting system integration, verification, and acceptance testing, Comfortable operating in fast-paced, deployment-oriented or test-driven environments, Experience coordinating with vendors and suppliers on technical issues, maintenance activities, and system support
What You'll Do.
Lead system sustainment and maintenance activities
Drive operational readiness
Develop preventative maintenance plans
Execute preventative maintenance plans
Improve preventative maintenance plans
Support readiness planning for field deployments
Support readiness execution for field deployments
Support readiness planning for flight operations
Support readiness execution for flight operations
Ensure systems are properly configured
Ensure systems are properly calibrated
Ensure systems are properly tested
Troubleshoot mechanical issues
Troubleshoot electrical issues
Troubleshoot system-level issues
Perform hands-on diagnostics
Direct corrective actions
Document root cause analysis
Maintain accurate configuration records
Maintain accurate service records
Ensure traceability and compliance
Coordinate system aircraft integration
Coordinate system aircraft installation
Support local flight operations
Contribute system technical documentation
Maintain system technical documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating across engineering; Collaborating across operations; Collaborating across logistics
Communication Scope
Technical documentation; Brief stakeholders
Full Job Description
We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking. Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth. Position Overview Woolpert is hiring a Systems Support Lead to join our dynamic Woolpert Team at our Gulfport, MS office. This position is responsible for Developing, executing , and continuously improving preventative maintenance plans, schedules, and procedures for mission‑critical systems and subsystems. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located. What You Will Do: Lead system sustainment and maintenance activities for assigned platforms, driving maximum operational readiness, availability, and reliability. Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventative maintenance plans, schedules, and procedures for mission‑critical systems and subsystems. Support readiness planning and execution for field deployments and flight operations, ensuring systems are properly configured, calibrated, and tested. Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, and system‑level issues, performing hands-on diagnostics, directing corrective actions, and documenting root cause analysis. Maintain accurate configuration and service records within asset management databases to ensure traceability and compliance. Coordinate system aircraft integration and installation, supporting local flight operations, testing, and calibration. Contribute and maintain system technical documentation, including maintenance manuals, troubleshooting guides, and operational checklists. What You Will Bring: Bachelo
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