Field Engineer (Clearance Required)

Akima, LLC•El Paso, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Engineer will function as a CONUS-augmentation Field Engineer supporting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Defense System. The role requires readiness to deploy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to support surge operations or extended absences of permanent Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) personnel, and to temporarily fulfill CLS positions as needed. When not deployed, the employee will remain in the continental United States (CONUS), supporting KSA tasks and training KSA CLS personnel ahead of deployment. Until deployment, the role also supports System Integration and Check Out (SICO) at White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico, and the KSA Logistics Operations Center (KLOC) in Huntsville, Alabama. The Field Engineer assists the customer with operating and maintaining THAAD Fire Control & Communication (TFCC) Systems and THAAD Launching Stations in accordance with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), technical manuals, policies, procedures, and processes. The engineer works as part of a support team under direct supervision and cross-trains with other THAAD system elements. The position may involve long-term deployment to a KSA THAAD site and work in austere environments with limited Western amenities.

Requirements

3–5 years of technician experience in field and sustainment operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
Active SECRET-level security clearance or higher.
Must pass a background check, including criminal and credit checks.
Ability to meet requirements for residence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Nice To Haves

Experience with THAAD or Patriot systems.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Ability to establish and maintain networks, such as LAN, WAN, and IP address schemes.
Working knowledge of Unix and Linux.
Basic electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
Ability to apply fault-detection and fault-isolation procedures.
Basic understanding of hydraulic operations.
Basic understanding of the Army Supply System.
Ability to apply appropriate packaging, handling, storage, and transportation practices.
Ability to manage and account for inventory.
Knowledge of or experience with U.S. Army Material Maintenance Management.
Experience providing sustainment and/or training support in the Middle East or Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Be ready to deploy to KSA, potentially long-term, to support THAAD sites according to contract needs and to fill in for CLS personnel as required.
Perform sustainment operations and provide field- and sustainment-level maintenance support to KSA THAAD Fire Units.
Support System Integration and Check Out (SICO) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
Assist the customer in managing and monitoring maintenance and sustainment programs, including service scheduling, system upgrades, and modifications.
Assist with training KSA maintainer/operators in accordance with the CLS training program.
Perform maintenance and troubleshoot failures above the Enhanced Operator/Maintainer level, including software, hardware, interconnecting cabling, electrical systems, and networks.
Create, update, and complete Maintenance Actions within allotted timeframes and verify maintenance-report accuracy and completeness.
Read and comprehend electrical and mechanical drawings; identify issues and prepare investigation reports to assist program engineers with design changes.
Maintain and sustain THAAD Training Devices and related software.
Handle and inspect electrostatic-sensitive devices.
Support remote maintenance activities and supply-support requirements for fielded THAAD batteries.
Monitor and report operations, battery status, readiness optimization, and supply-chain status.
Provide administrative support for THAAD KSA Batteries.
Monitor critical-parts levels, report inventory to senior managers, and recommend parts allocation.
Qualify as a member of a missile transport team and a Missile Surveillance test team.
Coordinate engineering reach-back support for CLS Field Service Representative maintenance activities.
Gather, maintain, analyze, and store sustainment data.
Validate the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of Maintenance Actions submitted by Field Service Representatives.
Research maintenance procedures and provide documentation.
Coordinate field-level cooperation among deployed CLS teams.