THAAD Field Engineer (Secret Clearance)

Akima, LLC•Huntsville, AL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Akima Logistics Services (ALS) is seeking a Field Engineer to support the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Defense System in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The employee will work in Huntsville, Alabama, for a period before deploying to the UAE. The role provides field- and sustainment-level maintenance support under the THAAD Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program, supporting lifecycle sustainment of THAAD hardware belonging to the UAE. The Field Engineer advises and assists users, provides on-the-job training and instruction, and helps resolve equipment operation, maintenance, integration, troubleshooting, and supply problems. The employee supports customer operation and maintenance of THAAD Fire Control and Communication (TFCC) Systems and THAAD Launching Stations according to applicable Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Technical Manuals (TMs), policies, procedures, and processes. The position is part of a support team; duties are performed under direct supervision, with cross-training to develop proficiency across other THAAD system elements. The role requires working in an austere environment with limited Western amenities.

Requirements

3–5 years of technician experience in field and sustainment operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
U.S. citizenship.
U.S. passport.
Active Secret-level security clearance or higher.
Pass a background check, including criminal and credit checks.
Meet the requirements for residence in the United Arab Emirates.
CompTIA Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it.
Ability to work in an austere environment with limited Western amenities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with THAAD or Patriot systems.
Ability to establish and maintain networks, such as LANs, WANs, and IP address schemes.
Working knowledge of Unix and Linux.
Basic electrical and mechanical aptitude.
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
Ability to apply fault-detection and fault-isolation procedures.
Basic understanding of hydraulic operations.
Basic understanding of the Army Supply System.
Ability to apply appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation procedures.
Ability to manage and account for inventory.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Provide field- and sustainment-level maintenance support to UAE THAAD Fire Units.
Support the customer in managing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program, including scheduling services, system upgrades, and modifications.
Perform maintenance actions and troubleshooting procedures above the Enhanced Operator/Maintainer (EOM) level, including work on software, hardware, interconnecting cabling, electrical systems, and networks.
Create, update, and complete Maintenance Actions (MAs) within allotted time.
Read and comprehend electrical and mechanical drawings; collect, package, and deliver system data files from TFCC systems and Launchers.
Perform Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T) in support of UAE THAAD Battery sustainment operations.
Support maintenance and calibration of special tools and equipment.
Support inspections and testing of peculiar support equipment for corrosion issues.
Provide guidance and assistance to mitigate and prevent corrosion on the UAE tactical system.
Support Missile Prevention and Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS), and conduct annual maintenance on missile rounds in the UAE.
Maintain Liquid Propellant Accident Response Team (LPART) suits and equipment.
Support movements of missile rounds on tactical sites, including constitution and de-constitution of Missile Round Pallets (MRPs).
Advise, assist, and train users on equipment operation and maintenance and help resolve maintenance, integration, troubleshooting, and supply problems.
Support customer operation and maintenance of THAAD Fire Control and Communication Systems and THAAD Launching Stations in accordance with applicable manuals, policies, procedures, and processes.
Cross-train to gain proficiency working with other elements of the THAAD system.