Aerospace Field Service Engineer (DoD Communications)

Baxter Aerospace; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Relocation Assistance

Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Baxter Aerospace in the United Kingdom seeks a field service engineer to support military aircraft communications, including satellite and networked systems, on-site at RAF Fairford.

You will travel to client sites worldwide, diagnose issues, train maintenance staff, and relay feedback to engineering. A background with DoD-style networks and clearance eligibility is preferred.

This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience with bomber aircraft and DoD communication systems.
• Strong networking and troubleshooting skills in flight systems.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Excellent communication with customers and engineers.
• Security clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Set up, manage, and diagnose issues with computer networks related to payload data distribution.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems related to satellite communication systems, red/black data networks, VPNs, and firewalls in support of operational communications.
• Travel to domestic and international customer sites, including hangars, flight lines, and airbases.
• Guide and train customer maintenance personnel on correct repair procedures, upgrades, and inspections.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries and technical support needs.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with pilots, ground crews, and engineering staff to resolve operational issues.
• Relay field data and customer feedback to engineering and product development teams to drive product improvements.

Skills

Aircraft networking

Bomber aircraft experience

DoD communications systems

Field support

Security clearance eligible

Travel readiness

Education

PM, Avionics repair troubleshooting/maintenance or related field

Job description

Baxter Aerospace in the United Kingdom seeks a field service engineer to support military aircraft communications, including satellite and networked systems, on-site at RAF Fairford.

You will travel to client sites worldwide, diagnose issues, train maintenance staff, and relay feedback to engineering. A background with DoD-style networks and clearance eligibility is preferred.

This role offers competitive pay, health benefits, and relocation assistance.