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POSITION OVERVIEW

Viewpoint Systems is a Pensacola, Florida-based designer and manufacturer of rugged display and computing solutions for the U.S. military. Our products are deployed across ground vehicle, naval, and airborne platforms in some of the most demanding operational environments in the world.

The Junior Account Manager supports the Business Development Representative responsible for the Airborne Market Sector. This is an entry-level, account management-focused role designed to offload high-volume customer interaction tasks from the BD Representative, enabling him to concentrate on strategic business development, opportunity pursuit, and long-range pipeline growth.

The right candidate will serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day customer requests across the airborne portfolio, fielding inquiries, managing order status communications, facilitating technical support, processing administrative agreements, and supporting tradeshow and travel logistics, while ensuring that every customer interaction reflects the quality and professionalism that Viewpoint Systems is known for.

This position is intentionally structured as a career development role. Candidates who demonstrate strong performance, a command of Viewpoint's product portfolio, and an ability to build customer relationships will be well-positioned to advance into a Business Development Representative role, a higher-compensation position with direct responsibility for opportunity pursuit, pipeline ownership, and revenue generation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Customer Management

• Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for assigned airborne sector customer accounts
• Receive, triage, and respond to incoming customer requests
• Proactively communicate open order status updates to customers, ensuring visibility into production, shipping, and delivery timelines
• Use company CRM system to create touchpoints and follow-up activities on all potential sales opportunities. Execute these activities according to schedule.
• Track all open customer requests through resolution, ensuring timely follow-up and closure

Technical Support Coordination

• Field incoming technical support requests from customers and route to the appropriate internal technical resource
• Communicate troubleshooting guidance and status updates to customers on behalf of the technical team
• Log and track all technical support cases to ensure timely resolution and customer satisfaction
• Escalate complex or unresolved technical issues to the BD Representative or Engineering team as appropriate

Repair & Return Management

• Receive and process customer repair requests and Return Material Authorizations (RMAs)
• Coordinate with operations and repair personnel to track repair status and communicate timelines to customers
• Ensure customers are kept informed throughout the repair cycle from receipt through return shipment
• Maintain accurate records of repair activity within the CRM system

Contract & Administrative Document Processing

• Process and execute Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in coordination with appropriate internal stakeholders
• Manage bailment agreement paperwork, ensuring accurate documentation, proper routing for signatures, and compliant record retention
• Complete and submit customer-required vendor forms, compliance certifications, supplier questionnaires, and other administrative documentation on behalf of Viewpoint Systems
• Maintain organized records of all executed agreements and customer-required documents

Tradeshow Support

• Research and complete company registration requirements for relevant defense industry tradeshows and conferences
• Coordinate equipment logistics for tradeshow participation, including shipping, tracking, and confirmation of receipt for display products and demonstration units
• Assist the BD Representative in preparing materials and coordinating pre-show activities
• Support on-site tradeshow execution as needed, consistent with travel requirements of the role

BD Representative Administrative Support

• Book travel for the BD Representative, including flights, hotels, and ground transportation in accordance with company travel policy
• Prepare and submit travel expense reports for the BD Representative, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing
• Assist with the compilation and formatting of the weekly Business Development status report, aggregating CRM data, activity summaries, and pipeline updates

CRM & Pipeline Hygiene

• Maintain accurate and current records in the company CRM for all customer interactions, open requests, and account activity
• Assist the BD Representative in keeping opportunity records, contact data, and account histories up to date
• Generate routine account activity reports and status summaries as needed

Customer Relationship Support

• Build and maintain professional working relationships with customer procurement, logistics, and technical personnel at assigned accounts
• Monitor customer satisfaction and proactively communicate any concerns or emerging issues to the BD Representative
• Support the BD Representative in preparing for customer meetings, reviews, and briefings
• Represent Viewpoint Systems professionally in all written and verbal communications

Reports To:

BD Representative, Airborne Market Sector

Location:

Woodstock, Georgia

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, Onsite

Travel:

Up to 30%

Position Type:

Entry-Level

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Engineering Technology, or a related field required
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience will be considered

Experience

• 0-2 years of professional experience in account management, customer service, sales support, or a related field
• Prior internship or co-op experience in a defense, aerospace, manufacturing, or technical sales environment is a plus
• Experience working with a CRM platform (Zoho, Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar) is preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to correspond professionally with military and government customers
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple open requests simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Customer-first mindset with a proactive, follow-through-oriented approach to problem solving
• Comfortable working in a technical product environment; ability to learn and communicate product specifications with guidance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with defense acquisition, government contracting, or military procurement processes is a plus
• Self-starter who operates effectively with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, small-company environment
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 30%, including to tradeshows, customer sites, and company facilities

WHAT WE OFFER

• Base salary of $65,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Paid time off and federal holidays
• Opportunity to work with leading-edge defense electronics products used in real-world military operations
• Direct mentorship from an experienced BD professional in the defense electronics industry
• Clear path for advancement into a Business Development Representative role for high performers

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

This position may require the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. The selected candidate will be subject to a background investigation.

Viewpoint Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Foodmate, a Duravant company:

Lifecycle Services is Duravant’s global brand for aftermarket support, providing parts and service solutions across our family of companies, includingFoodmate. Foodmate brings innovative technology and cost-effective solutions to poultry processing automation. Our team of dedicated professionals is backed by decades of poultry industry knowledge and experience, resulting in the engineering, development and implementation of highly innovative meat processing equipment geared to our clients’ ever-changing needs. Foodmate is proud to be a Duravant company.

About the role:

The Senior Director of Lifecycle Services provides strategic, commercial, and operational leadership for the aftermarket business at Foodmate. In this role you will have the opportunity to drive the strategy to build a best-in-class service organization that is critical in driving enterprise growth and advancing service strategies that deliver long-term customer value. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity to shape service strategy, strengthen customer partnerships, and build a high-performing team that supports the full lifecycle of Foodmate equipment in the field.

What you will do:

• Provide strategic leadership to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction across all touch points with Foodmate’s Aftermarket business. Coach, mentor and develop team of highly technical employees.
• Accountable for achieving growth and revenue targets by driving strategies that increase revenue, improve margin performance, and enhance customer satisfaction, while maintaining operating expense and profitability in line with budget expectations.
• Responsible for the creation of the strategic roadmap for Aftermarket to exceed financial and operational targets.
• Lead the strategy, development and market positioning of new and emerging products and services by leveraging market and competitive insights to drive new growth opportunities.
• Leads and prepares product development; introduction to market, including development of marketing, sales, engineering, and financial plans.
• Develops and maintains cross functional relationships with engineering, marketing, sales, information technology, internal and external customers, analysts, and senior management teams to formulate and execute the strategy.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field; MBA preferred
• 10+ Years of work experience; 5 years leading teams
• Experience in poultry, food processing or field service industry preferred
• Strong business analysis, problem solving, and strategy development skills
• Ability to build commitment and consensus through effectively influencing others
• Knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes

Benefits:

• This position is eligible for equity
• Annual incentive plan
• Paid time off & 10 paid holidays
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Wellness programs

Additional information:

• This position will be onsite at our Ballground, GA office.
• This position will offer relocation benefits.
• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Domestic travel up to 25%.

About Duravant:

Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with an over 100-year operating history. Through our portfolio of operating companies, we deliver trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise, project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks we provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets we serve in the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. Duravant’s market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation, durability and reliability.

Warehouse Manager

Location: Woodstock, GA

Overview

A well-established manufacturer of innovative machinery solutions is seeking a Warehouse Manager to lead all warehouse operations supporting manufacturing and service teams. This role is responsible for ensuring efficient receiving, storage, staging, and distribution of parts, equipment, and materials—while maintaining accurate inventory, optimizing workflows, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring timely fulfillment to production and service operations.

Key Responsibilities

Warehouse Operations

• Oversee daily warehouse activities including receiving, picking, packing, put-away, shipping, and cycle counting.
• Ensure all incoming materials are inspected, logged, and stored according to established standards.
• Maintain an organized and efficient layout for raw materials, ink, parts, and finished goods.
• Develop and enforce operational procedures to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory levels to support manufacturing schedules, service operations, and parts/ink sales.
• Lead cycle counts and root-cause analysis for inventory variances.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Service, and Production to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Ensure proper labeling, location management, and control of serialized and critical components.

Shipping & Receiving

• Direct all outbound shipments to ensure accuracy, proper documentation, and on-time carrier scheduling.
• Oversee import/export compliance as required (commercial invoices, HTS codes, packing lists).
• Maintain relationships with freight carriers, parcel services, and LTL providers.

Leadership & Team Development

• Train, supervise, and evaluate warehouse associates.
• Establish daily goals and monitor productivity.
• Promote a positive, safety-focused work environment.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce OSHA and company-specific safety policies.
• Ensure proper operation and maintenance of forklifts, pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Maintain clean, hazard-free warehouse conditions.

Process Improvement

• Analyze workflows and identify opportunities for automation, optimization, and cost reduction.
• Partner with IT and Operations to improve ERP usage for warehouse functions (bin management, MRP, inventory transactions, etc.).
• Lead warehouse-related continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• 5–10 years of warehouse management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control principles and warehouse best practices.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Syspro experience highly preferred).
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment (forklift certification preferred).
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial equipment environments.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or Manufacturing Management. (not required)

Physician Assistant - Hospitalist

Woodstock, GA

We are the top Urology group in the Atlanta area and we are seeking a Physician Assistant to join our team as a hospitalist at our Canton, GA location.

This is a Monday - Friday schedule with minimal call and plenty of work life balance, including plenty of time to drop the kids off at school or make it the game/practice after school.

Our physician team is very supportive of our APP group and conducts monthly trainings to cover important topics unique to our practice.

Ideal Candidate:

• Will look at a PA with 2+ years of experience.
• Will consider a Nurse Practitioner but they must be acute care certified in order to round.
• New grads will be considered but must

Setting:

• hospital setting with normal daytime schedule

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8a-4p

Credentialing Time:

• 6-8 weeks but can start beforehand

We are big into patient care and satisfaction we like providers who emphasize being an empathetic provider and team player.

We have an acronym:

• P = Pride
• R = Respect
• O = Ownership
• T = Teamwork
• E = Educate
• C = Compassion / Customer Service
• T = Trust

We also have a slogan that "we're all in this together" attitude.

A day in the life as a hospitalist rounder:

• The APP Rounder manages inpatient urology care through structured daily rounding, consult management, and continuous communication with physicians and hospital staff.
• The day begins at 8:00 AM with patient triage, followed by morning rounds prioritizing discharges, established patients, and new consults.
• After a brief midday break, rounding continues through mid afternoon.
• Around 2:45 PM, the APP reviews complex or high priority cases with an in house physician before transitioning to administrative close out tasks, including charge submission and comprehensive sign out to the physician group.
• Throughout the day, the APP serves as a central communication hub, coordinating with physicians, consulting teams, the ER, nursing staff, and the outpatient office to ensure seamless inpatient urologic care.
• The role requires strong clinical judgment, prioritization skills, and ongoing collaboration to deliver high quality patient care.

We also offer:

• Base + performance bonus
• 401K
• 19 PTO days per year, with an additional 4 hours of PTO for weekend on-call
• 7 paid holidays per year (New Years, Memorial Date, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas)
• $2500 for CME (available after six months) along with 3 PTO days for CME courses
• $200 per year in professional membership dues
• Professional license renewal fees and exam recertification fees
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Cell phone reimbursement of $20 per month

Are you interested in hearing more?

Apply or contact me today!

Martin Paeplow

Phone: 47

Email:

Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

Purpose of the Job:

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating overall plant operations, including production, engineering support, and operational improvement initiatives. This role ensures that manufacturing activities run efficiently, safely, and in alignment with business objectives. The Operations Manager drives operational performance through strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.

Reporting directly to the General Manager, this role provides day-to-day leadership across production operations while maintaining engineering oversight for process improvement, technical problem solving, and new product introduction. The Operations Manager works closely with production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and engineering resources to maintain high standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Accountabilities

(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)

Operational Leadership

• Lead daily plant operations to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and delivery commitments are consistently achieved.
• Provide direct leadership and guidance to production supervisors and operational support personnel.
• Maintain a consistent presence on the production floor to monitor performance, support teams, and address operational challenges in real time.
• Establish clear expectations for operational performance and accountability across departments.
• Support staffing, training, and development of production leadership and technical personnel.

Production Management

• Oversee execution of production schedules and ensure alignment with customer demand and plant capacity.
• Monitor production metrics including throughput, scrap, efficiency, and equipment utilization.
• Identify and resolve operational constraints impacting production flow.
• Work closely with supervisors to maintain efficient workflow and balanced production across departments.

Engineering and Technical Support

• Provide technical leadership related to manufacturing processes, machining operations, tooling, and equipment capabilities.
• Support troubleshooting of complex production issues involving machining processes, setups, tooling, or equipment performance.
• Oversee implementation of engineering changes, process improvements, and new product introductions.
• Collaborate with engineering resources to improve manufacturability and operational efficiency.

Process Improvement and Operational Excellence

• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, and increase equipment reliability.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methods.
• Implement process improvements that support long-term operational stability and efficiency.
• Encourage a culture of operational discipline and continuous improvement across production teams.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Coordinate operational activities across production, engineering, quality, purchasing, and planning.
• Communicate operational priorities, challenges, and performance updates to leadership.
• Ensure alignment between operational execution and broader business objectives.

Safety and Compliance

• Promote and reinforce a culture of safety throughout the plant.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ISO, and internal safety and quality standards.
• Evaluate equipment, processes, and procedures for potential risks and implement corrective actions when necessary.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Track and report operational performance metrics to the General Manager.
• Monitor progress of improvement initiatives and ensure accountability for results.
• Support operational planning and forecasting activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role provides leadership and direction across plant operations and may oversee production supervisors, engineering resources, and operational support personnel. The Operations Manager is responsible for setting performance expectations, supporting leadership development, and ensuring accountability for operational performance across the facility.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in manufacturing leadership or machining operations will also be considered.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership responsibility. A strong technical background in machining or manufacturing processes is highly desirable, as the role requires the ability to support production teams in troubleshooting operational challenges and improving manufacturing performance.

Skills:

• Strong leadership capability with experience directing plant operations and production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of machining and manufacturing processes, with the ability to troubleshoot production issues and support technical problem solving on the shop floor.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational performance related to safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to coordinate across production, engineering, quality, supply chain, and leadership teams.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage operational priorities, improvement initiatives, and multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Summary:

The primary function of the Estimator is to support the quotation process by gathering data and creating quotes in the ERP system. They collaborate with the engineering team to ensure accurate quotes, including labor, setup, and materials. After completing the quote, they communicate with the sales team and track open quotes to ensure timely processing. They also play a key role in resolving discrepancies in costs after job completion. Overall, their goal is to provide accurate and competitive quotes in line with company profitability and customer expectations.

Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)

· Manage the estimating email inbox, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and requests related to quotations.

· Prioritize and organize incoming emails to efficiently address quotation needs and support the quote preparation process.

· Collaborate with relevant teams to gather additional information or clarification required for accurate quoting.

· Ensure all communication regarding quotations is documented and tracked appropriately within the ERP system.

· Facilitate communication between internal teams and external stakeholders regarding quotation inquiries and updates.

· Collect appropriate data for quotations and input them into the ERP system.

· Prepare the framework of quotations within the ERP system, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

· Create technical data packages to support the engineering team in the quoting process.

· Load supplied methods and ensure each quote includes labor, setup, and materials for correct job flow through production.

· Track open quotes to ensure responsiveness and support from the engineering team, information for material pricing, and the sales team to meet required timeframes.

· Coordinate with operations and finance to rectify any discrepancies in labor, setup, or material costs post-job completion.

· Ensure that quotations provided by SIS are accurate and competitive, aligning with profitability goals and customer expectations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Estimator does not have any immediate supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

To perform this job satisfactorily, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual must possess proficiency in data collection and entry, utilizing meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy. They demonstrate familiarity with ERP systems for efficient quotation management and possess strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize tasks. Excellent communication abilities enable seamless collaboration with engineering, sales, and other departments, facilitating smooth coordination throughout the quotation process. Previous experience in a similar role or within a manufacturing environment is advantageous, showcasing the candidate's ability to thrive in this dynamic setting.

Education and/or Experience:

High school diploma or GED Required, 5 years CNC machining experience or related experience required.

Language Skills:

Effectively communicate and understand job instructions both verbally and written in the English language.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to perform advanced mathematical computations; ability to convert metric units correctly and applying the conversions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative on those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Title : Aviation Electronics, Electrical & Computer Systems Technician (AE/AT) Category / Component : Enlisted • Active Overview Aviation Electronics, Electrical and Computer Systems Technicians keep Navy aircraft mission ready by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing the electrical power, avionics, and computer based systems that enable radar, communications, navigation, flight controls, and weapons at sea and ashore.

Qualified Sailors may also volunteer as Naval Aircrewmen and perform in flight systems operations and mission support.

Key Responsibilities Troubleshoot and repair complex aircraft systems including digital computers, fiber optics, radar, laser electronics, infrared detection, and communications and navigation suites; maintain aircraft electrical power generation and distribution systems; test and calibrate aircraft instruments and automatic flight controls; perform micro miniature circuit card repair for qualified technicians; install modifications and upgrades to aircraft avionics and electrical systems; use diagnostic equipment and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to restore systems to full mission capability.

What to Expect A mix of hands on flight line maintenance and bench diagnostics in hangars, avionics shops, and aboard aircraft carriers; frequent troubleshooting under time pressure to return aircraft to service; work around high tempo flight operations with rotating shifts, nights, and weekends while deployed; strict adherence to safety, tool control, foreign object damage prevention, tag out procedures, and quality assurance standards; opportunities to qualify as a work center leader or collateral duty inspector as you gain experience.

Work Environment Assignments with squadrons at naval air stations and aboard aircraft carriers worldwide; work in hangars, avionics labs, and outdoors on flight lines in all weather conditions and high noise environments; close teamwork with other aviation ratings and aircrew in a structured maintenance organization; potential temporary duty with detachments and deployments supporting carrier or expeditionary operations.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Recruit Training followed by Class A School in Pensacola, Florida, covering aviation theory, electrical systems, electronics fundamentals, and technical skills; assignment after A School into either the Aviation Electrician's Mate or Aviation Electronics Technician rating based on performance and Navy needs; advanced platform specific schools for particular aircraft and mission systems; opportunities to qualify for micro miniature repair and, for volunteers who qualify, to attend Naval Aircrew training.

Enlist for the Aviation Electronics and Electrical pipeline, with final placement into AE or AT after A School based on performance and service needs; qualified Sailors may later volunteer for Naval Aircrew duty after initial rating qualification and screening.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: United States citizenship and eligibility for a security clearance; normal color perception; interest in aviation and working around aircraft; strong aptitude in electronics, computers, and precision technical work; manual dexterity, good memory, and physical fitness sufficient to work safely on flight lines, in hangars, and on shipboard aircraft.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**

Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes), you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

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Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

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