Systems Engineer Fleet Strategy

Delta Air Lines - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Entry Level

Atlanta, GA

Air Transportation

About the position

The Systems Engineer - Fleet Strategy at Delta Air Lines will play a crucial role in supporting the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) team, which is integral to Delta's global operations and sustainability goals. This position focuses on data analysis and management to enhance decision-making processes related to fleet electrification and equipment allocation. The engineer will work collaboratively across various divisions to ensure the safety and reliability of equipment while driving improvements through data-driven strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating data architectures and logical/physical data models for oversight of the fleet electrification strategy and Delta ground support equipment allocation systemwide
• Support development and housing of data-driven analytics for new strategies and models that utilize telematics data for fleet projects
• Support program review cadence and build automated reporting
• Provide cross-functional support within the GSE Asset Management team to assist where needed and grow knowledge of department processes and systems
• Support capital planning and allocation of electric equipment by creating dashboards to identify which stations can support additional electrification
• Develop dashboards to track rewarded external funding and timelines for awareness of all stakeholders
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain a data warehouse to integrate GSE data from various sources/systems
• Manage data migrations/conversions and troubleshooting data processing issues
• Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Deliver communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• Develop a process to monitor electrification project execution for capital and operating expenses from internal and external data sources that considers infrastructure, operations, and procurement
• Build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions
• Identify charging infrastructure funding opportunities via grants and/or external partnerships to accelerate the electrification of GSE
• Closely collaborate with Corporate Real Estate, Operations, Sustainability, Corporate Safety, Security and Compliance, and Finance for project planning and implementation
• Interact with operational and business leaders to develop and maintain strong internal customer relationships
• Create detailed capital replacement plans that meet budget, mandates, and sustainability goals
• Advocate to external partners to increase use of Delta electrification standards within the industry and influence over infrastructure and regulations for GSE
• Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to meet deadlines and commitments, and handle multiple tasks
• Must be detail-oriented with an analytical ability and strong oral/written communication skills
• Must be able to work well with others in a time-sensitive team environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Familiarity with project management principles
• Ability to manage competing priorities and communicate detailed analytical data through oral and written means
• Must be able to consider all relevant facts when making decisions and accept a moderate degree of risk, while knowing when to escalate decision because risk level points to leadership decision
• Must be performing satisfactorily in current position
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have authorization to work in the United States

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with SQL, Python, PowerBI, and/or Smartsheets
• Data analytics and programming experience
• Knowledge of business finance and business management principles
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
• Experience implementing Continuous Process Improvement Projects
• Understanding of Delta ACS and/or GSE operations
• Experience with airport infrastructure
• Experience with sustainability, emissions regulation, and grant programs
• Superior technical, quantitative/analytical, organizational skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare