Field Engineering Technician

Leidos•Poulsbo, WA

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Field Engineering Technician to provide hands-on technical support for the installation, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, and deployment of complex electro-mechanical systems. The technician will support engineering teams and customers in laboratory and field environments, helping ensure systems meet operational, quality, and performance requirements. The role calls for someone who can work independently and collaboratively on mission-critical projects. Travel to customer and project sites may be required up to 50% of the time for installations, inspections, upgrades, testing, and sustainment activities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
2–5 years of experience supporting engineering, maintenance, field service, or technical operations.
Experience troubleshooting electrical, electronic, mechanical, or integrated systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and work in laboratory, industrial, and field environments.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%.
Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain and maintain one.
Ability to climb at least 50 feet of rung ladder to access parts of a vessel as required.
Ability to remain alert during extended working hours.
Ability to perceive depth.
Ability to drive a company vehicle.
Ability to transit to and from a marine vessel, including using marina gangways at varying angles as needed during travel.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in a related technical field.
Experience supporting government, defense, energy, aviation, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure programs.
Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, or diagnostic tools.
Experience supporting system installation, integration, or field deployments.
Knowledge of quality management systems and technical documentation processes.
Experience with cranes and weight handling operations at sea.
Experience evaluating the suitability of maritime assets for project requirements.
Technical troubleshooting and diagnostics skills.
Field service operations experience.
System integration and testing experience.
Experience using hand and power tools.
Fiber-optics experience.
Soldering experience.
Root-cause analysis experience.
Preventive and corrective maintenance experience.
Technical documentation skills.
Customer support and engagement skills.
Safety and quality compliance experience.
Logistics support experience.
Ability to collaborate with a team and solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, and electronic systems.
Troubleshoot system and equipment failures and conduct root-cause analysis.
Support system integration, verification, validation, and acceptance testing.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with established standards and technical documentation.
Collect, analyze, and document technical data, test results, and field observations.
Assist engineers with evaluating system performance and implementing technical solutions.
Coordinate with customers, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and field personnel to support successful project execution.
Maintain accurate records, reports, and maintenance documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, security, and environmental requirements.
Travel to customer locations and operational sites as needed to support project objectives.