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Electronic Systems
Equipment Repairs
Maintenance Repair
REQ#: RQ225235
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Requisition Type: Regular
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Job Description
GDIT has a great opportunity for a Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Engineer at Joint Base Lewis-McCord (JBLM), WA. This position requires someone with a current and active Secret clearance.
The ASE Engineer for JBLM will primarily support the hardware family - Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE): Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) (AN/AAR-57) and Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM). Candidate must have good communication skills in the military Aviation sector.
How the Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Engineer will make an impact:
- Performs maintenance operations support including screening and repairing electronic equipment; installing software in electronic equipment; and installation and de-installation of avionic electronic equipment on rotary wing vehicles.
- Perform maintenance and repair services including, but not limited to, fault diagnosis, removal and replacement of line replaceable units (LRUs), Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), screening, repair, overhaul, refurbishment, retrograde, installation of systems, customer support, calibration, and alignment for all C5ISR systems and associated support equipment in scope of the task order.
- If required, then will perform system repairs in order to return each to the Full Operational Capability (FOC) or the U.S. Army’s 10/20 standard and in accordance with the applicable technical manuals (TMs).
- Perform maintenance, and sustainment support services to support the CECOM mission worldwide, both in peacetime and during contingency and wartime operations.
- Perform maintenance support primarily be at the Sustainment level, less depot level (as defined by AR 750-1) in the area of electronics and installation of C5ISR and electronic equipment and systems as required.
What you’ll need to be successful:
- Must have a current and active Secret clearance
- BS and 2 yrs experience or 6 years of experience without a degree.
- Demonstrated experience with Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE): Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) (AN/AAR-57) and Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM).
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Work Requirements
3 + years of related experience
- may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
25-50%
U.S. Citizenship Required
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $93,610. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline
- Experience with equipment installation, qualification, and preventive maintenance programs
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD for design review
- Familiarity with FMEA, root cause analysis, and corrective action methodologies
- Knowledge of GMP, ISO, or semiconductor cleanroom standards relevant to the industry
- Experience writing and executing IQ, OQ, and PQ validation protocols
Tips for Your Equipment Engineer Job Search
Quantify your equipment uptime contributions
Recruiters for equipment engineer roles scan resumes for measurable impact. List the specific machines or systems you maintained, the uptime percentages you achieved, and any throughput improvements your work directly enabled. Vague claims about 'supporting operations' won't stand out.
Tailor applications to the equipment listed
Job postings for equipment engineers almost always name the specific tools, fab systems, or platforms in use. Mirror that language in your resume and cover note. A candidate who speaks to MOCVD reactors or semiconductor etch tools by name moves ahead of a generic applicant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists equipment engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional escalation experience
Equipment engineers who've worked alongside process, quality, and production teams are preferred over those who only worked in silos. Describe specific escalations you led, how you coordinated with other teams, and what the resolution outcome was. This signals readiness for senior-level expectations.
Prepare a technical troubleshooting narrative
Most equipment engineer interviews include a scenario question about diagnosing a recurring or novel equipment failure. Prepare two or three real examples using a structured breakdown: the symptom, your diagnostic approach, the root cause you identified, and the fix you implemented.
Negotiate with total cost of downtime in mind
When discussing your value in an offer conversation, frame your contributions in terms of downtime costs avoided or cycle time saved rather than hours worked. Equipment engineers who tie their work to production economics are better positioned to justify senior titles and stronger offers.
Equipment Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most equipment engineers?
The companies hiring the most equipment engineers right now include Tesla, Samsung Electronics, and SpaceX, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Semiconductor fabrication, medical device manufacturing, and aerospace are consistently among the heaviest-hiring sectors.
How many equipment engineer jobs are remote?
About 14% of equipment engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most equipment roles. The sub-areas most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements include equipment program management, validation documentation, and reliability engineering, where on-site presence is less continuous than in fab or production environments.
How do you become an equipment engineer?
You become an equipment engineer by earning a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or manufacturing engineering, then building hands-on experience with specific equipment platforms through internships, co-ops, or entry-level technician roles. From there, gaining exposure to qualification protocols, root cause analysis methods, and cross-functional project work positions you for a full engineering role. Industry-specific certifications in your target sector, such as semiconductor or medical device, strengthen your candidacy further.
How do you get hired as an equipment engineer with little experience?
Getting hired as an equipment engineer with limited experience means targeting roles titled equipment engineer I, junior equipment engineer, or process equipment associate, which expect candidates who are still building their toolkit. Emphasize any lab coursework, senior capstone projects, or internship work involving machinery, instrumentation, or fabrication. Demonstrating familiarity with preventive maintenance concepts, basic metrology, or data logging tools, even from academic settings, addresses the practical knowledge gap employers care about most.
What does the equipment engineer interview process look like?
The equipment engineer interview process typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your equipment background and familiarity with industry standards. A hiring manager interview follows, covering your troubleshooting approach, qualification experience, and how you've handled equipment failures or escalations. Many companies then include a technical round with a panel of engineers, often featuring a scenario-based problem about diagnosing a hypothetical equipment fault, before moving to an offer discussion.
Where can I find and apply to equipment engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to equipment engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits. No detours or redirects, just role listings you can act on immediately.
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