Sr. Field Operations Engineer

Global Business Solutions. • Huntsville, AL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Overview GBSI is seeking a professional for the role of Sr. Field Operations Engineer in FT. Huachuca, AZ. The Sr. Field Operations Engineer serves as the onsite technical lead, helping to ensure the successful execution of test and evaluation missions. The Sr. Field Operations Engineer will bridge the gap between complex engineering requirements and tactical field execution, ensuring that interests are represented and maintained within the MDO infrastructure to include responsibilities such as directing the installation, maintenance, and real-time troubleshooting of sophisticated threat systems and instrumentation. The Senior Field Operations Engineer will assist in the management of the daily operations of the Field Technician team, ensuring all activities align with strategic interests and rigorous safety standards. The Senior Field Operations Engineer works to ensure that the MDO test bed remains a viable environment for evaluating the Army’s next-generation capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in either Electronic or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited college is required
• Minimum 15 years’ direct experience in technical operations and/or field operations is required
• DoD-issued Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility is required
• Extensive experience within the Army's testing community (ATEC, EPG, TSMO) is required
• A background that combines Engineering fundamentals with the mechanical aptitude to maintain field equipment is required
• Proven experience as a Site Lead or Engineering Manager, specifically with a history of building and maintaining professional relationships with senior leaders is required
• Ability to travel for test and training events, planning conferences, leadership meetings, site surveys, etc. as needed, up to 30% of the time
• Must be a self starter who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to execute multiple high-priority tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• FAA Part 107 License is highly desired
• Familiarity with cost estimating, ability to provide Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimates for equipment repairs or site upgrades is preferred
• Experience creating formal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) is desired

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high-performing experience in the initial stand-up, development, and long-term execution of a Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) test bed
• Operates Group 1 UAS within both restricted and unrestricted airspace
• Coordinates activities leading to the successful setup, teardown, and operation of threat-representative systems on DoD test ranges
• Performs maintenance, repairs, and real-time troubleshooting on various technical equipment with minimal supervision
• Operates motorized vehicles and tow specialized equipment across rugged DoD test range terrain; performs basic maintenance and upkeep on motorized vehicles and mechanical items as needed
• Collaborates the planning and coordination of manpower and mission resources with government leadership; leads the scheduling, daily tasking, and assignments for the field technician team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level