Technical Operations Engineer

Technical Operations Engineer$120k-$150k + Unrivalled Progression Opportunities + Medical + Prescription Coverage + Dental + Vision, Life insurance + PTOHuntsville, AL (commutable from: Madison, Meridianville, Athens, Hartselle, Ardmore)Are you a Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Systems or Engineering professional looking for greater ownership, cross-functional responsibility and clear long-term progression within the defense industry?On offer is extensive internal training, broad exposure across engineering, manufacturing, procurement and supply chain, and the opportunity to become a key technical and operational resource supporting complex military electronics programs.You’ll join a growing defense technology business where you’ll work closely with experienced teams across the full program lifecycle. With exposure to engineering, manufacturing, procurement, supply chain and business development, you’ll develop a broad understanding of how complex defense programs are delivered while building your technical and commercial expertise.On offer is the opportunity to influence supplier strategy, cost, quality, component availability and program delivery. You will be responsible for developing BOMs and sourcing strategies, supporting proposals, managing component lifecycles and obsolescence, developing supplier relationships and coordinating activities between Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement and Quality.This role would suit a Technical Operations Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer or Engineering professional with defense electronics experience looking for greater responsibility, broad cross-functional exposure and a clear route to develop into a senior technical or operational position.The Role:Support defence programs through BOM development, supplier sourcing, and proposal executionCoordinate Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Quality to keep projects moving efficientlyManage component lifecycles, obsolescence, and alternate part qualificationBuild supplier strategies to improve cost, quality, availability, and deliveryThe Candidate:Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineeringEngineering experience within the defence industryExperience with military electronics, BOM development, component sourcing, and supplier managementAble to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearanceTo apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Stuart Sale at Rise Technical Recruitment.Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.