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Senior Hardware Validation/ Sustaining Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$35 - $40/hr

Senior Hardware Validation/ Sustaining Engineer Position Type: 6 Month Contract to Hire Location: Plano, TX 75024 (Onsite) Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Hardware / Quality Assurance ...

campus4tech

Sr. R&D Sustaining Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$86K - $106K/yr

Sr. R&D Sustaining Engineer Location: Austin, TX 78717 Schedule: Monday- Friday Shift: 8am-5pm Status: Temp 12 Months Position Description: Designs and engineers the solution down to detail to ...

campus4tech

Sr. R&D Sustaining Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$86K - $106K/yr

Sr. R&D Sustaining Engineer Location: Austin, TX 78717 Schedule: Monday- Friday Shift: 8am-5pm Status: Temp 12 Months Position Description: Designs and engineers the solution down to detail to ...

Hulk USA

Sustaining Engineering Lead

Houston, TX

$87K - $107K/yr

The Sustaining Engineering Lead is responsible for maintaining and improving the performance, reliability, and manufacturability of released HULK products. This role leads sustaining engineering ...

Enovis

Sustaining Manufacturing Engineer

Austin, TX

$90K - $111K/yr

You will support the Senior Manufacturing Engineering Manager by continuously driving assigned sustaining and new product introduction projects to completion while delivering efficient processes for ...

Lockheed Martin

Sustainment Engineer Sr.

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

$99K - $137K/yr

You will be the Sustainment/Maintainability Engineer for the Navy LEED Program. Our team creates logistics, maintainability, and sustainment solutions that keep the LEED system transportable ...

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How much do sustaining engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for sustaining engineer in Texas is $96,598.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,200.00 and $104,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Sustaining Engineer job?

A Sustaining Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving existing products or systems by addressing defects, enhancing performance, and ensuring long-term reliability. They work closely with manufacturing, quality, and support teams to troubleshoot issues, implement design changes, and support product lifecycle management. Their role is crucial in minimizing downtime, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring customer satisfaction by resolving technical challenges in released products.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Sustaining Engineer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sustaining Engineer, you need strong problem-solving abilities, a background in engineering (often with a bachelor's degree), and practical experience in troubleshooting and maintaining products or systems. Familiarity with root cause analysis tools, quality management systems, and industry-specific software (such as CAD or PLM tools) is often required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and teamwork are vital soft skills for quickly addressing issues and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills ensure quick and effective resolution of technical issues, minimizing downtime and maintaining high product reliability.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Sustaining Engineer?

Sustaining Engineers are primarily responsible for identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues in existing products, processes, or systems to ensure continued performance and reliability. Their day-to-day tasks often include investigating customer complaints, implementing engineering changes, coordinating with manufacturing and quality teams, and supporting root cause analysis of field failures. Sustaining Engineers also work closely with design, production, and customer support teams, ensuring that corrective actions are effectively communicated and implemented. This role provides exposure to a variety of technical challenges and cross-functional collaboration, making each day dynamic and rewarding.

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Infographic showing various Sustaining Engineer job openings in Texas as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,598 per year, or $46.4 per hour.
Senior Sustaining Engineer

Senior Sustaining Engineer

Elbit Systems of America, LLC

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

$87K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Company Information:
Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube.
Summary of Responsibilities:
The Senior Sustaining Engineer provides mid-level Engineering support to the operations business unit and departments by troubleshooting difficult problems, instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues in an effort to achieve EFW's business plan and objectives and leading teams to resolve issues and improve productivity.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
  • Write, review and modify test procedures for the troubleshooting of electronic assemblies
  • Support test technicians by troubleshooting difficult problems and by instructing the technicians in techniques to resolve these issues
  • Develop test equipment and test assemblies to aid the technicians in isolating problems
  • Conduct research to resolve production difficulties
  • Write ECPs on product to correct errors and to resolve production difficulties
  • Provide New Product Setup, Programming and Support, ECO and Process Improvement Implementation
  • Be prepared to support all schedule requirements through on-call or overtime requirements
  • Lead, participate and contribute to a team environment within the department and throughout the organization
  • Stay abreast of all state of the art, technical and equipment issues through training and self-development
  • Adhere to internal ethics, procedures and external regulations and laws
  • Support the Sustaining Engineering and Operations department's performance goals and objectives
  • Other related duties as assigned by supervisor

Education, Experience & License or Certification:
  • Bachelor's degree is required. 5-10 years functional experience may substitute
  • Associate's degree is required
  • Specific Degree Field Required: Technical Degree (engineering, electronics, etc.)
  • 5-10 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required
  • 1-3 years of industry experience is required
  • Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
    • ESD
    • Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities:
  • Able to formulate resolution plans, solutions, and a concise, informational final report
  • Able to analyze technical data package for new programs with minimal supervision, to anticipate and prevent, where possible, production issues and risks
  • Able to participate in small teams for issue resolution
  • Able to troubleshoot complex issues with minimal supervision, and break them down into smaller, more simple tasks for the technicians to perform
  • Support programs in front of the customer, by professional appearance and demeanor
  • Able to provide presentations when necessary
  • Exhibit a willingness to stay abreast of all state of the art, technical and equipment issues through training and self-development
  • Familiarity with basic test equipment (i.e. oscilloscopes, voltmeters, signal generators, etc.)
  • Good Working knowledge of basic computer applications

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Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:
  • Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
  • Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
  • Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
  • Flexible Vacation & PTO
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Generous Employee Referral Program
  • Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
  • Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Please ensure your résumé meets the Dayforce upload requirements. Dayforce supports résumé files up to 4 MB. To avoid upload issues, please: save your résumé as a PDF, remove photos/graphics/embedded objects, ensure the file is under 4 MB, and avoid password-protected PDFs. If you encounter difficulties, try using a different browser (Chrome, Edge, or Safari), an incognito/private window, clearing browser cache, or disabling browser extensions. If you are unable to upload your resume for parsing, you may manually add resume details and/or attach your resume to the Additional Documents section. If you have exhausted all troubleshooting issues above, you may contact TechnicalSupport@ElbitAmerica.com. NOTE: Simply emailing a resume to this inbox will not be considered an official application to any job posting.

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