Systems Support Lead

Location:

Gulfport, MS, United States.

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.

• 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.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, or a related technical field; equivalent practical experience may be considered.
• 2-7 years of experience supporting, maintaining, or sustaining complex technical systems in operational, fielded, or mission‑critical environments.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document technical issues and brief stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to support field deployments, test events, or flight/operational activities as required.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively across engineering, operations, and logistics teams.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, autonomous systems, sensors, or similar high‑reliability systems preferred.
• Experience with preventative and predictive maintenance planning methodologies preferred.
• Knowledge of configuration management processes and tools preferred.
• Experience supporting system integration, verification, and acceptance testing preferred.
• Comfortable operating in fast‑paced, deployment‑oriented or test‑driven environment preferred.
• Experience coordinating with vendors and suppliers on technical issues, maintenance activities, and system support preferred.

• Freedom to Work program:
  Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program:
  Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation:
  Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development:
  Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance:
  Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range

$75,400 — $94,300 USD

Woolpert is an equal‑opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website:
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