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Southern States LLC

Field Service Engineer I

Hampton, GA · On-site

... ballistic walls, and other products. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of Southern ... Represent Southern States on any site service where an engineering-focused resolution to a problem ...

Pae

Firearm and Toolmark Examiner

Forest Park, GA

$70 - $110K/hr

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by ... Safe firearm handling to include firearm maintenance, gunsmithing, reloading, ballistic performance ...

Amentum

Firearm and Toolmark Examiner

Forest Park, GA · On-site

$70 - $110K/hr

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by ... Safe firearm handling to include firearm maintenance, gunsmithing, reloading, ballistic performance ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for ballistic engineer in Georgia is $69,991.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30,344.00 and $98,035.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Ballistic Engineer vs Ballistics Analyst?

AspectBallistic EngineerBallistics Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Materials Engineering; knowledge of ballistics and materials testingBachelor's in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, or related; expertise in firearm and projectile analysis
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, defense contractors, aerospace companiesCrime labs, law enforcement agencies, forensic laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageDefense, aerospace, research institutionsLaw enforcement, forensic investigation, legal proceedings

While both roles involve understanding projectiles and their behavior, Ballistic Engineers focus on designing and testing weapons and materials, whereas Ballistics Analysts analyze firearm evidence for investigations. The roles differ mainly in their application—engineering versus forensic analysis—though they share foundational knowledge of ballistics principles.

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Infographic showing various Ballistic Engineer job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $69,991 per year, or $33.6 per hour.

Field Service Engineer I

Southern States LLC

Hampton, GA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Southern States LLC rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

197th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

Job Summary:
Perform field service duties associated with installing, adjusting, and complex electrical/mechanical troubleshooting high-voltage switches and switching devices in electric utility substations. The devices include disconnect switches, circuit switchers, load break switches, capacitor switches, circuit breakers, transformers, mobile trailers, ballistic walls, and other products. The ideal candidate will have advanced knowledge of Southern States products and be able to provide technical support to Field Service Technicians.
Essential Responsibilities:

  • Test faulty equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test equipment or software and applying knowledge of the functional operation of electronic units and systems.
  • Represent Southern States on any site service where an engineering-focused resolution to a problem is necessary.
  • Be able to instruct not only on the installation and adjustment of the equipment but also present a technical presentation on the design of Southern States equipment.
  • Utilize drawings and schematics to troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment.
  • Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
  • Repair or adjust equipment, machines, or defective components, replacing worn parts, such as gaskets or seals in watertight electrical equipment.
  • Utilize precision measuring equipment to test for defective wiring and connections, micrometers to check for excessive wear on parts, and oscilloscopes/analyzers to troubleshoot, align, adjust, and calibrate circuits to diagnose and repair systems effectively.
  • Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
  • Inspect industrial equipment components for accurate assembly and installation or defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
  • Calibrate testing instruments and installed or repaired equipment to prescribed specifications.
  • Examine work orders and converse with equipment operators to detect equipment problems and ascertain whether mechanical or human errors contributed to the problems.
  • Set up and test industrial equipment to ensure that it functions properly.
  • Operate equipment to demonstrate proper use or to analyze malfunctions.
  • Maintains the highest priority on meeting customer expectations.
  • Maintains company property and assets by established policies.


Other Responsibilities:

  • When directed, coordinates with and assists other departments in solving problems.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
  • Experience: At least one to five years’ experience working with low-voltage equipment.
  • Travel 65%: Ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice.
  • Able to do advanced engineering analysis on mechanical and electrical failures in the field.
  • Ability to read wiring schematics.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Be self-sufficient at problem-solving.
  • Candidate should have good electro-mechanical aptitude.
  • Reliable and dependable.
  • Able to work with minimal supervision.
  • Professional at all times when representing Southern States.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience: Five years’ experience working with high-voltage substation equipment.
  • Knowledge of operating mechanism layouts and designs.

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