Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking 10 VC-25B Engineering Zonal Task Leaders for a contract opportunity in San Antonio, TX.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET accredited course of study in engineering or engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) • 2+ years of experience in product engineering or production operations • 2+ years of experience in military or commercial program support
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a dedicated shipside engineering integration role for the VC-25B production build lifecycle. Critical shipside engineering assignments as engineering task leaders to support the Air Vehicle Integrated Product Team (IPT) across all zones. The Zonal Task Leaders (ZTLs) will support the Aircraft Ship Captains and ultimately the IPT Leaders. This support effort is through the entire production build to aircraft delivery. Duties may include (but are not limited to): • Represent the design engineering organization to interpret engineering drawings and provide clarification on engineering • intent to mechanics, operations leaders, liaison/ manufacturing / industrial engineering, quality, and program management • Provide cross-team engineering integration and drive the design maturity through development, modification, and test phases • of the VC-25B major aircraft modification • Monitor overall build and sequence for alignment with design intent and provide technical recommendations for decisions • related to the re-sequencing of the jobs, work-breakdown structure, and precedence network • Assist in rapid execution of engineering drawing revisions as a response to production build • Support mechanics with engineering input for improvements and/or clarifications • Support change integration and impact assessments for the build • Communicate and execute engineering prioritization within each zone • Lead research of technical, operational and quality issues and recommend engineering solutions
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): • 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Active Secret Security Clearance • 2 or more years related Shipside Engineering Support
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Able to walk manufacturing floor, most of time on feet, can lift up to 30 lbs.
REQUIRED EDUCATION: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering or engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology). ) In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
WORK HOURS: FULL TIME/VARIABLE SHIFT; - 1st and 2nd shift are 4/10's with two potential schedules, either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday - 3rd shift is Monday-Friday
ADDITIONAL: Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
This position will require the ability to obtain customer approval for access. Dual citizenship or prior citizenship of any other country may preclude ability to obtain access. A 3rd party background check relating to personal and business finances, residences, employment history, past drug use, prior military service, and criminal behavior will be conducted.
Job Number:
218609
Job Location:
San Antonio, TX
Rate:
Up to $82.00 DOE
Duration:
7 Months
Input Date:
06/10/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Melody Mullins
Address:
420 CULVER BLVD
City, State:
PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone:
310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone:
800/927-9318
Fax Phone:
310/414-7808
Email:mmullins@chiptonross.com Website:www.chiptonross.com