Product Support Engineer III

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Southern Pines, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

If you have an affinity for complex technical systems, excellent communication and product troubleshooting skills, and enjoy working collaboratively, we may have the perfect role for you! As a Senior Product Support Engineer, you will provide expert-level technical support for our product and system prototypes. This role involves leading troubleshooting efforts, managing complex technical issues, and ensuring product reliability. You will also mentor junior engineers and drive strategic initiatives to enhance product support processes. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field of study or 8+ years of relative experience
Full understanding of military operations
Subject matter expertise in one of three areas: Tactical Data Links; Tactical Radios, or computer networking
Stateside/International travel is required up to 50% annually (Training, Exercise, and Integration support to end users)
Expect OCONUS deployment to austere locations (hostile/ incentive pay in accordance with DoS rates) in intervals of 50 days deployed (work continues as normal when stateside).
An active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required, TS with SCI eligibility is preferred.
An active passport or the ability to immediately obtain one.
Military or military support experience.
Link 16, VMF, TAK/CoT, or other TDL knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of tactical datalink hardware is highly desirable such as AFATDS, ADSI, Link 16 terminals
Direct experience with Multi-TDL networks or tactical datalink communications is highly desirable.
JID-TC certificates are highly desirable (JT-101, 102, 201, 220, 301, or 310)
Current Security+ certificate is desirable
Current Network+ certificate is desirable
Bachelor's degree in STEM related field.
Extensive experience with advanced prototype or concept product development.
Working knowledge of Tactical Datalink systems and/or TRAX experience
Working knowledge of military operations, any service
Familiarity with the network and integration of emerging and traditional communications systems, Common Operational Picture systems, and/or Counter UAS sensors.
Ability to read schematics, use service manuals, follow test procedures, and use logical trouble shooting techniques.
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, Government, or US Military.
Leadership experience in the military or civilian organization.

Responsibilities

Lead technical support and troubleshooting for product and system prototypes.
Manage product installation, testing, and validation processes.
Identify, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues and defects.
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop and implement corrective actions.
Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and reports.
Conduct detailed customer needs assessments and provide technical solutions.
Oversee product demonstrations and training sessions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in product support and troubleshooting.