Field Service Engineer I

Scientific Research Corporation•Newport News, VA
•$52,200 - $86,950

About The Position

The Field Service Engineer I is a C4ISR Systems Installation Lead Technician responsible for planning, executing, and overseeing shipboard installation activities supporting U.S. Navy Radio Communication Systems (RCS) and Interior Communication (IC) systems. The role ensures installation tasks meet NAVSEA, NAVWAR, and Fleet Readiness standards while satisfying schedule, reporting, quality, and safety requirements. The position leads and coordinates installation, integration, and testing of advanced RCS and IC systems; supervises technical teams; and interfaces with shipyards, government stakeholders, and engineering authorities to maintain project alignment and timely execution. It also performs verification, validation, and configuration audits to confirm compliance with installation requirements and drawings, and coordinates multidisciplinary teams in a shipyard environment to meet project milestones and maintain installation quality. The position requires U.S. citizenship and a U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level. Travel requirements are listed as N/A.

Requirements

  • 8–10 years of work-related experience with C4I Radio Communication Systems (RCS) and Interior Communication (IC) system installation and testing.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite products, status reporting, and in-person status briefings.
  • U.S. citizenship.
  • A U.S. government security clearance at the Secret level.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience interpreting complex shipboard installation drawings to execute system removal and installation.
  • Working knowledge of NAVSEA standard practices for removal and installation of U.S. Navy shipboard electronic systems.
  • Interior Communication (IC) system experience.
  • Experience leading installation, integration, and testing of C4ISR systems aboard U.S. Navy ships in compliance with NAVSEA and NAVWAR technical standards.
  • Experience conducting site surveys and preparing technical documentation, redlines, installation reports, and Quality Assurance (QA) artifacts.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and oversee shipboard installation activities supporting U.S. Navy RCS and IC systems.
  • Lead and coordinate installation, integration, and testing of advanced RCS and IC systems.
  • Supervise technical teams and coordinate with shipyards, government stakeholders, and engineering authorities.
  • Perform verification, validation, and configuration audits to ensure compliance with installation requirements and drawings.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams in a shipyard environment to meet project milestones and maintain installation quality.
  • Meet applicable schedule, reporting, quality, and safety requirements.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Life insurance.
  • Vacation and sick paid time off accruals, with amounts increasing based on role and years of service.
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • A work environment that encourages excellence.
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