What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Application Engineer position at DragoonITCN?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Trainer/Field Applications Engineer
Department: Engineering
Last Revised: 21 October 2026
SUMMARY: DragoonITCN builds the CORVUS-400 multi-function avionics tester, which aircraft maintenance teams use to troubleshoot and verify MIL-STD-1553 data bus wiring and RF systems. We're looking for a Field Applications Engineer / Trainer to become our in-house expert on CORVUS and its capabilities, and to teach Air Force and other customer technicians how to troubleshoot with our tools. This will require representing DragoonITCN on the flightline and in classrooms.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Become a hands-on expert on the CORVUS-400, including troubleshooting 1553 avionics buses and taking VNA measurements such as return loss, insertion loss, and VSWR.
- Plan and deliver on-site and remote training for maintenance technicians, from first-time users to experienced operators.
- Build and maintain training materials, including lesson plans, hands-on labs, quick-reference guides, and presentations, using the CORVUS technical manuals as the foundation.
- Give structured feedback on the technical manuals and help improve them, with clear redlines and suggested changes.
- Support customers in the field with setup, demonstrations, and troubleshooting of tools and test setups.
- Pass customer feedback, product issues, and feature ideas back to engineering and leadership.
- Help with product demonstrations, trade shows, and customer evaluations as needed.
- Keep training records and write a short report after each visit.
BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:
- An associate's or bachelor's degree in electronics or engineering technology, or equivalent experience.
- Requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to get base access.
- Nice to have: Military aircraft maintenance experience (for example, USAF avionics or electrical systems).