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.
Job Number:
218609
Job Location:
San Antonio, TX
Rate:
$67 - $82/hr
Per Diem:
Split
Overtime:
Yes
Duration:
12 mths.
Start Date:
ASAP
Input Date:
08/07/2026
Last Updated:
08/07/2026
Firm Name:
CHIPTON ROSS
Attention:
Melody Mullins - 843-554-5800 Ext 186
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