F135 Field Service Engineer Nellis AFB (Onsite)

RTX•Nellis AFB, NV

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney F135 Fleet Operations is hiring a Field Service Engineer to represent the team onsite at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada. The role supports F-35A/F135 operations, including systems, tooling, material, and offboard system processes, with hands-on interaction with engine software and hardware, aircraft, and squadron personnel. The engineer reports on support activities, including aircraft and engine status, flight reports, operational data, engine configuration status, and parts consumption. The role works with internal Pratt & Whitney teams and unit-level customers to troubleshoot and resolve issues, investigate root causes, and coordinate solutions with Pratt & Whitney, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, and Lockheed Martin. The engineer also coordinates field issues with the Pratt & Whitney Site Manager, Engineering, and Logistics Program Management, and complies with EH&S requirements while participating in CORE initiatives. This is an onsite position at Nellis AFB. It requires extensive domestic and possible international travel, including deployments of roughly three months, and the ability to rotate between first- and second-shift schedules. An active and transferable U.S. government Secret clearance is required prior to the start date; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; a non-technical degree may be considered with sufficiently relevant experience.
At least 8 years of professional experience in engine or aircraft maintenance, logistics, or sustainment operations, ideally in propulsion support environments.
Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or ability to obtain one; recently lapsed clearances within two years may be considered. An active and transferable clearance is required prior to the start date.
U.S. citizenship, required for security clearance eligibility.
Ability to travel extensively, including domestic and international assignments, to support customer deployments.
Ability to rotate between first- and second-shift schedules.
Ability to support deployments lasting roughly three months.

Nice To Haves

At least 8 years of jet engine maintenance experience, including engine teardown, build-up, and test operations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Background in ITAR/ITC regulations.

Responsibilities

Support F-35A/F135 operations involving systems, tooling, material, and offboard system processes.
Interact hands-on with engine software and hardware, aircraft, and squadron personnel.
Report on support activities, including aircraft and engine status, flight reports, operational data, engine configuration status, and parts consumption.
Work with internal Pratt & Whitney teams and unit-level customers to troubleshoot and resolve emerging issues as customer priorities change.
Identify problems, investigate root causes, and coordinate solutions among Pratt & Whitney, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, and Lockheed Martin.
Coordinate field issues with the Pratt & Whitney Site Manager, Engineering, and Logistics Program Management.
Comply with Environment, Health, and Safety requirements and participate in Customer-Oriented Results & Excellence initiatives.
Travel for extended periods to support customer deployments, including domestic and possible international assignments.
Rotate between first- and second-shift schedules to support mission and customer requirements.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.