THAAD Field Engineer (OCONUS - Clearance)

Akima; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,793 - 367,242; Full time

Job summary

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC is seeking a Field Engineer to provide maintenance and support for the THAAD Missile Defense System in the United Arab Emirates. Candidates should have 3-5 years of field technician experience and be U.S. citizens with an active SECURITY clearance. Responsibilities include field maintenance, troubleshooting, and support of the THAAD system operations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate proficiency with electrical systems, possess or be able to obtain CompTIA Security+ certification, and have experience in austere environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of technician experience with field & sustainment operations.
• U.S. citizenship and an active SECRET security clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Provides field and sustainment level maintenance support to UAE THAAD Fire Units.
• Supports the customer in managing maintenance and sustainment programs.
• Performs maintenance actions and troubleshooting procedures.

Skills

Field & sustainment operations

Troubleshooting and maintenance

Basic electrical / mechanical aptitude

Ability to read and interpret drawings

CompTIA Security+ certification

Tools

Microsoft Windows Operating Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The successful candidate will function as a Field Engineer with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Defense System out of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). You will perform field & sustainment level maintenance type support under the THAAD Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program. As a THAAD CLS member, you will support the lifecycle sustainment of THAAD associated hardware belonging to the UAE, under the THAAD program. The candidate will provide advice, assistance, on-the-job training, and instruction to users on the operation and maintenance of equipment and in the resolution of maintenance, integration, troubleshooting and supply problems. The candidate will aid the customer in the operation and maintenance of the THAAD Fire Control & Communication (TFCC) Systems and THAAD Launching Station in accordance with established Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Technical Manuals (TMs), policies, procedures, and processes. The candidate will be a member of a support team and will perform all duties under direct supervision and cross-train to gain proficiency working with other elements of the THAAD system.

Responsibilities

• Provides field and sustainment level maintenance support to UAE THAAD Fire Units.
• Supports the customer in managing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program to include scheduling services, system upgrades, and modifications.
• Performs all maintenance actions and troubleshooting procedures that are above the level of the Enhanced Operator/Maintainers (EOM) to include but not limited to: Software, hardware, interconnecting cabling, electrical system, and networks.
• Creates, updates, and completes Maintenance Actions (MA) within allotted time allocated.
• Demonstrates proficiency in reading and comprehending electrical and mechanical drawings. Ability to collect, package, and deliver system data files from the TFCC and Launchers.
• Performs Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) in support of UAE THAAD Battery sustainment operations.
• Supports the maintenance and calibration of all special tools and equipment.
• Supports peculiar support equipment inspections and testing for corrosion issues.
• Provide guidance and assistance to support the mitigation and prevention of corrosion on the UAE tactical system.
• Supports Missile Prevention and Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and conduct annual maintenance on all missile rounds in the UAE.
• Maintains Liquid Propellant Accident Response Team (LPART) suits and equipment.
• Supports movements of Missile Rounds on tactical sites to include the constitution and de-constitution of Missile Round Pallets (MRP).
• The ability to work in an austere environment with limited western amenities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years technician experience with field & sustainment operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• U.S citizenship.
• U.S. Passport.
• Must possess an active security clearance SECRET level or higher.
• Must pass a background check to include criminal and credit.
• Able to meet the requirements for residence in the United Arab Emirates.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with THAAD or Patriot System(s).
• Ability to establish and maintain networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, IP address schemes).
• Working knowledge of Unix and Linux.
• Basic electrical / mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Ability to apply fault detection / fault isolation procedures.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic operations.
• Basic understanding of the Army Supply System.
• Ability to apply appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation.
• Ability to manage and account for inventory.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.