Field Service Engineer

TSC•Sierra Vista, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Engineer is based in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and supports customer projects aligned with Division Manager and Operations Manager objectives. The role provides on-site field service engineering support across several concurrent program-related projects and acts as a technical bridge between engineering resources and operators and maintainers in the assigned portfolio. The position reports to the Field Service Engineering Manager. The engineer develops and matures standardization, program- or site-specific requirements, and risk management strategies to improve the likelihood of delivering new technological capabilities within approved scope. The role supports the team’s ability to expand the Products and Services offered with industry partners for a global market in a high-stakes environment. Travel of up to 25% is required, and shifts may need to change to accommodate testing requirements.

Requirements

At least 5 years directly serving in an on-site technical role as a Group 3–5 RPA or General Aviation Special Mission Aircraft Field Engineer.
Experience in operational sustainment of ISR systems, including avionics, communication systems, mission payloads, or related subsystems, with limited resources.
Experience with initial integration and configuration of mission-system hardware and software subsystems.
Ability to use test equipment for troubleshooting, including spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, and multimeters.
Ability to independently plan, prioritize, schedule, and organize multiple management tasks according to project or task importance.
Experience developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), system block diagrams, and subsystem integration and test plans.
Ability to change shifts to accommodate testing requirements.
Ability to work effectively with other team members under time-sensitive constraints.
Current SECRET-level clearance.
Valid U.S. passport.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of Field Engineering Support experience with RPA/UAS in a global enterprise.
Demonstrated technical expertise supporting the execution of Field Engineering Services and the development, sustainment, and growth of technological deliverables.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Hands-on software integration and testing experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
Hands-on experience managing and maintaining network architecture.
Experience planning and executing first-flight field tests, including mitigating EMI/EMC through design or implementation techniques.
Experience on Initial Cadre Teams for Rapid Development and Technology transfer.
J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical & Electronic Assemblies.
IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements & Acceptance of Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies.
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification.
Composite experience.
FALCATA experience.

Responsibilities

Provide on-site Field Service Engineering support for several program-related projects concurrently.
Serve as a technical bridge between engineering resources and operators and maintainers in the assigned portfolio.
Develop and mature standardization, program- or site-specific requirements, and risk management strategies.
Support delivery of technological capabilities within approved scope.
Support the growth of available Products and Services with industry partners.
Plan and execute field testing, including first-flight test planning and execution (preferred qualification).