Field Service Engineer (Leeds/Bradford)

Leidos; Moor Side; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in security solutions seeks a qualified Field Service Engineer for their UK operations in Moor Side. The role involves on-site installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of airport security systems. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge of x-ray and CT technologies, excellent customer interface skills, and experience in a field service environment. A competitive salary range of £34,200 to £42,700 is offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a UK or EU national, eligible to live and work in the UK.
• Strong technical knowledge of company products and equipment is desired.
• Previous experience in security and detection systems or aviation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain airport security systems.
• Coordinate planning and delivery of preventative maintenance services.
• Provide technical and operator training to customer personnel.

Skills

Excellent customer interface

Technical knowledge of x-ray and CT technologies

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize and work under pressure

Education

Graduate of technical school or military training in electronics engineering

Solid experience in field service environment

Tools

Siebel

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

Description

Field Service Engineer – UK

THE COMPANY

Leidos Security & Detection Systems is a leading global provider of high value complex automation and control solutions to airports and to the wider aviation sector.

Our success is built on our highly valued people who are passionate about customer satisfaction, who foster a winning ‘can do – get it done’ culture and who support our core values of Integrity, Excellence, Accountability and Respect.

We focus on continuous improvement and excellent execution in everything we do with innovative leadership embracing the highest level of ethics and integrity.

We would love to hear from talented candidates, who are passionate about working for a dynamic international business, share our passion, and value our culture.

What you will be doing

We are looking for a qualified Field Service Engineer to join our team at our highly successful UK operations hub.

Reporting to the Field Services Area Manager, you will be supporting on site installation, troubleshooting and ongoing maintenance of airport security systems at our highly valued client’s sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision and usually acting independently, performs a wide variety of technical support activities by installing, troubleshooting, maintaining and servicing x-ray and CT based security systems at customer sites. Typically handles complex products and/or problems and may provide technical guidance to lower level technicians. Helps develop and maintain relationships and favorable contacts with current and potential clients such as BAA, and major UK international & regional airports, etc. Helps ensure unparalleled client satisfaction through the delivery and maintenance of best-in-class security and detection products and related professional services. The duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without notice and include but are not limited to the duties described below.

• Coordinates the planning and delivery of preventative maintenance (PM) services on various types of security search equipment to regional customers.

• Coordinates and provides support to regional customers by installing, calibrating, maintaining, testing, troubleshooting and repairing of x-ray and CT based security systems of a highly complex nature.

• Prepares and conducts formal and informal training courses for customer personnel in the operation and maintenance of systems and equipment. Provides on-site technical and operator training.

• Works with customer via phone or person to identify operations/technical problems. Responds to customer complaints and questions until resolved.

• Troubleshoots and diagnoses system/equipment interface problems during installations

• Acquaints customer personnel with the full capabilities of the equipment and/or systems for the immediate operational requirements. Advises customer of all equipment changes and authorized modifications.

• Conducts local visits to customer sites (airports) to help determine requirements, needs, and perceptions.

• Is proficient at Siebel and completes admin to required deadlines

Education and/or Experience

• Graduate of technical school / or military training in electronics engineering technology would be highly desirable.
• Solid experience of working successfully within a field service environment within a directly applicable industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of x-ray, CT technologies, and company’s products and equipment.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Excellent customer interface, presentation and communication skills, both verbal and written are required. Knowledge of complex digital and analog circuitry is required, Linux a plus. Knowledge of complex mechanical systems, familiarity with test equipment (DVM and oscilloscope) and experience with High Voltage and X-ray producing equipment preferred. Team player with ability to prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight. Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously and independently. Must be available to travel throughout Ireland on short notice, work non-standard hours, travel on weekends, and assist other field sites as required. May be required from time to time to lift heavy weights.
• Previous experience in all or some of the following areas:

• Security and Detection Systems
• Aviation
• Operating in a global environment

The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire to produce a high standard of work at all times and become a member of a small but successful team.

• Based in the North of the UK, but supporting global business

Please note

To be considered for this role, you must be a UK or EU national, eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Relocation is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity

Leidos Security & Detections Systems is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

£34,200.00-£42,700.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.