What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Field Service Engineer position at Leonardo DRS?
Job ID: 115362
The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.
Job Responsibilities
- Support complex Field Service activities in operating environments at depots, training sites, and customer field operations with training, operation or repair.
- Apply extensive technical skills in area of proficiency and demonstrate expertise at all types of military and commercial field assignments
- Determine solutions and advise others in resolving a wide variety of moderately complex technical problems
- Interface directly with senior customer personnel as the primary technical contact on significant issues requiring multiple solutions and coordination across company and customer organizations
- Work at remote locations without direct supervision
- May be responsible for leading a technical group independently
- Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
- Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
- May participate in preparation of proposals
- Provide technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
- Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Attend appropriate engineering, customer or business meetings
- Lead less experienced engineers
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
- Fluency in technologies and application domain
- Must be able and willing to travel to CONUS (Contiguous United States) locations to perform repairs, upgrades, provide field support, and other assignments as required. Field Service Engineers can expect to be away from their home of record 50-75% of the year on average
- Must be able and willing to travel to OCONUS (Outside the Contiguous United States) locations to provide field support. Willing to support austere locations. Rotation periods are generally 3 to 6 months at a time
- Must have or be eligible to obtain U.S. passport
U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS