F135 Field Service Engineer – MCAS Iwakuni, Ex-Pat Japan (Onsite)

RTX•US-CT-REMOTE, CT

35d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney (P & W) Military Engines F135 Fleet Operations is seeking a Field Service Engineer to represent the P & W Team at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. This position operates in a high visibility and team-oriented environment at this F-35B Marine Corps Forward Deployed site. As an FSE, you will provide support for F-35B/F135 operations to include systems, tooling, material, and processes. The FSE will have hands-on interaction with the engine, aircraft, and personnel from the Marine Air Group (MAG) and various squadrons. This position at this US Marine Corps location will work closely with P & W Customer Engineering, MAG-12, Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron (VMFA)-242, Marine Fighter-Attack Squadron (VMFA)-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS)-12 Departments in troubleshooting and resolution of emerging customer issues and maintain flexibility to resolve constantly changing customer priorities.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is preferred in an engineering or related technical field. Non-technical degrees will be considered if the candidate has all appropriate / related qualifications.
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support is required. This includes supply chain management and Support Equipment management.
Must be able to pass a health physical for Shipboard operational support.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.
Candidates that have had a clearance that has recently lapsed (not more than 2 years), may apply for consideration.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with US Marine Corps Aviation to include shipboard and remote site operations.
Background in ITAR/ITC is desired for this assignment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience on the F135 engine and associated programs to include Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS)/OBPHM.
Strong presentation, communication, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

Ensure comprehensive reporting on support activities including aircraft and engine status, flight reports, operational data, engine configuration status and parts consumption.
Use self-initiative and judgment to identify problems, conduct investigations to determine root cause, and coordinate solutions between P&W Engineering, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, and Lockheed Martin.
Assist in coordinating field issues with the local P&W team, Engineering, and Logistics Program Management.
Support combat operations on a ship or on land.
Support customer contract requirements, including expected travel and shipboard operations support for at minimum 30% of your time.
Rotate first and second shift schedules as required to meet customer support and team objectives.