Alaska-Based F135 Site Lead & Propulsion SME

Prattwhitney; Alaska; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a F135 Site Lead and Technical SME to support the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson AFB, Alaska. The role is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

You will oversee propulsion systems, advise on F135-related matters, coordinate with USAF leadership, and collaborate with Pratt & Whitney teams to troubleshoot and sustain operations. Travel and shift rotations may be required, with emphasis on safety and CORE principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and support equipment.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract obligations.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Ability to rotate between first and second shift.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the F135 Site Lead and propulsion system subject matter expert for the 354th Fighter Wing.
• Provide authoritative guidance on all F135-related matters for the installation’s fifty‑three F135 propulsion systems.
• Oversee tooling, materials, and maintenance processes associated with the propulsion systems.
• Interact directly with F135 hardware and software, aircraft interfaces, and squadron personnel to ensure optimal system performance.
• Engage regularly with USAF leadership and maintainers to assess operational concerns, identify emerging issues, and communicate insights related to engine status, flight operations, configuration management, parts consumption, and support equipment health.
• Collaborate with internal Pratt & Whitney teams—including Customer Support Engineering, Supply Chain Management, the Operations Center, and ALIS—to troubleshoot issues, resolve priority changes, and support evolving customer needs.
• Conduct investigations, determine root causes, and coordinate cross‑functional solutions with Pratt & Whitney, the Joint Program Office, Air Combat Command, partner nations, and Lockheed Martin.
• Coordinate field issues with Engineering, the Operations Center, Logistics Program Management, and other supporting organizations.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations and uphold ethical standards and CORE principles.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Pratt & Whitney seeks a F135 Site Lead and Technical SME to support the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson AFB, Alaska. The role is onsite and requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.

You will oversee propulsion systems, advise on F135-related matters, coordinate with USAF leadership, and collaborate with Pratt & Whitney teams to troubleshoot and sustain operations. Travel and shift rotations may be required, with emphasis on safety and CORE principles.