DoD SkillBridge Intern - (Field Service Engineer) (Active Duty Service Members)

Scientific Research Corporation; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scientific Research Corporation is hiring a DoD SkillBridge Intern - Field Service Engineer at US-FL Hurlburt Field. The role involves troubleshooting, installation, and testing of avionics and communications systems for Air Force customers, with global deployments as needed.

Ideal candidates have extensive aircraft avionics maintenance or DoD SIGINT experience, willingness to operate as a single maintainer, and eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Five years of aircraft avionics maintenance or DoD SIGINT experience.
• Ability to operate as a single maintainer at CONUS/OCONUS locations, including hostile areas.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, test, modification, assembly, and maintenance of avionics/electronic systems.
• Evaluate components, subsystems, test equipment, and software.
• Provide technical support to Air Force customers on operations and maintenance of equipment.
• Perform aircraft installation, troubleshooting, and testing of equipment.
• Support flight test and evaluations of new systems and configurations.
• Mentor junior electronics technicians and Air Force personnel.
• Deploy worldwide with AFSOC personnel for exercises and contingencies.

Skills

AFSOC/DoD SIGINT

EW systems

Guidance & Control

Comm/Nav systems

Security+ (CompTIA)

Job description

DoD SkillBridge Intern - (Field Service Engineer) (Active Duty Service Members)

Location: US-FL-Hurlburt Field

ID: 2026-11672

Category: Field Service Engineer

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Application Open Date: 10/6/2026

Description

• Performing a variety of technical functions in support of engineering activities such as troubleshooting, test, modification, assembly, and maintenance and repair of electronic systems and other specialized avionics equipment
• Evaluating components, subsystems, test equipment, and software
• Providing technical support to Air Force customers on operations and maintenance of assigned communications/surveillance equipment
• Performing aircraft installation, troubleshooting, and testing of equipment
• Supporting aircraft flight test and engineering evaluations of new systems and system configurations
• Assisting in training junior level electronics technicians and Air Force personnel to perform general fabrication, assembly, test and evaluation, and documentation tasks
• Deploying worldwide with AFSOC personnel in support of exercise and contingency operations including hostile environments

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Requirements

• Minimum of five years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience, JTWS equipment experience, or equivalent DoD SIGINT experience
• Must be able to operate as a single maintainer at either CONUS or OCONUS locations to include hostile areas

Desired Skills

• Eight plus years of experience with AFSOC, AF or DoD SIGINT/COMINT, EW, Guidance & Control or Comm/Nav systems
• Knowledge of AF and AFSOC organizational structure
• Knowledge of DoD SIGINT/COMINT employment concepts
• Familiarity with USAF, AFSOC aircraft maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures
• CompTIA Security+ certified or within 12 months

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• up to 50% including OCONUS deployments and CONUS TDYs

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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