E-3 NATO AWACS Field Service Representative (Mid-Level and Senior) - Germany

Boeing Aerospace Operations; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Boeing Global Services seeks Field Service Representatives to support NATO E-3 AWACS FLEP in Geilenkirchen, Germany. This on-site, long-term role focuses on mission systems software, SATCOM, and field engineering, with hands-on ISS support and on-the-job training for maintenance teams.

You will deploy to various locations, travel as needed, and perform installation, fault isolation, and configuration tasks.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in avionics and aerospace systems troubleshooting.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings.
• 5+ years preferred in NAS/NetApp, SATCOM or AWACS related platforms.
• U.S. passport and readiness to deploy internationally.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical guidance in the normal operation and maintenance of E-3 NATO FLEP aircraft mission systems, ground systems, and support equipment.
• Supporting on-aircraft mission system hardware and software troubleshooting/reloads, as requested.
• Serve as on-site technical expert and field service lead for NATO FLEP aircraft and ground systems (Operational and Development Systems).
• Provide hands-on installation, configuration, and sustainment for Mission Computing OS/software loads and related systems.
• Execute fault isolation, repair, replacement of FRUs, BIOS/CMOS troubleshooting, and checkout procedures in the field.

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

System deployment

SATCOM operations

NAS/NetApp management

VMware virtualization

Tools

NetApp storage

VMware

HPE OA/iLO

Job description

E-3 NATO AWACS Field Service Representative (Mid-Level and Senior) - Germany

Company: Boeing Aerospace Operations

Boeing Global Services (BGS) is seeking Field Service Representatives to provide technical support for the Final Lifetime Extension Program (FLEP) for NATO E‑3 AWACS, associated mission/ground systems, and the Facility for Interoperability Testing (MCTR / SIL / SDE) at Geilenkirchen Air Base, Germany. This is an on‑site, long‑term assignment (up to 3 years) providing hands‑on ISS (In Service Support), field engineering assistance, OJT, troubleshooting, and acceptance/test support for aircraft mission systems and ground systems (MPDS/DMPDS/IFGS/SIL/SDE).

Unlike most FSR roles responsible for supporting aircraft maintenance, this position is primarily focused on mission systems software and satellite communication. Supporting general aircraft maintenance and the AWACS radar system hardware beyond mission avionics/software may fall outside the responsibilities of this position. Prior hands‑on system administration and SATCOM experience with E-3 NATO FLEP, E-3 AWACS, or other AEWC platforms is needed to be successful in this role. FSRs are the in‑person Boeing "face" to the customer, so personal appearance (grooming and dress), a helpful and friendly demeanor, and the ability to speak and write in a professional, unambiguous manner while working unsupervised for extended periods of time are paramount.

Working hours will nominally be 5 days a week (M-F), 8 hours per day. Additionally, FSRs must be willing to work flexible hours (i.e., on‑call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week) as the job requires. At the sole discretion of leadership, an FSR must be willing and able (on potentially short notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs and the statement of work. Unless compelling reasons exist, failure to deploy/travel will be considered a resignation. This is a Long‑Term Assignment to Germany for up to 3 years. Relocation/assignment benefits to the international location will be provided. Offers will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services (as required) and the receipt of a visa/work permit for Germany, if applicable. This also applies to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

You are applying for a Field Operations position where our employees must be willing and able (potentially short notice) to travel to a variety of locations (domestic and/or international) to meet the needs of our customers. Field Operations employees may be required to relocate to another Field Operations location based on customer needs and/or management requirements. Specific contracts supported by Field Operations could require employees to perform a deployment to a US DOD contingency operation. Employees associated with these specific contracts must be able to pass military contractor health standards for deployment.

Position Responsibilities

• Providing technical guidance in the normal operation and maintenance of E-3 NATO FLEP aircraft mission systems, ground systems, and support equipment
• Supporting on‑aircraft mission system hardware and software troubleshooting/reloads, as requested
• Serve as on‑site technical expert and field service lead for NATO FLEP aircraft and ground systems (Operational and Development Systems)
• Provide hands‑on installation, configuration, and sustainment for Mission Computing OS/software loads, mission applications, simulation, DLGW/STG, DSU/RAID, OOM, NetApp, and IFGS/MPDS/DMPDS systems
• Execute fault isolation, repair, replacement of FRUs, BIOS/CMOS troubleshooting, and checkout procedures for mission and ground subsystems; support depot‑level MCOS loads in the field when required by engineering
• Support and manage DSU/RAID rebuilds and DSU hardware inspections (mdadm diagnostics, drive replacement, resync)
• Configure, validate, and test DLGW and STG interfaces for Link‑11/Link‑16 and 1553 integration; import/verify gateway configs, terminal init files, and time sync behavior
• Diagnose and remediate Mission Computing integration issues, SimConfig/SimController/AwsSim exceptions
• Troubleshoot NAS/OOM mount issues, NetApp/cluster issues, and offload script failures
• Provide OJT and informal training for NATO maintenance and ground‑system users; document lessons learned
• Assist with ATP/acceptance tests, configuration management, software requirements meetings, and provide input to technical publications (VECTOR Tech Requests, Pubs Change Requests, AFTO‑22s)
• Support TCTO/field‑level modifications and coordinate with off‑site engineering on issues exceeding field authority
• Capture, package and elevate forensic logs and evidence to engineering (e.g., journalctl, dmesg, mdadm output, AwsSim logs, DARE/HAIPE audit)
• Support COMSEC/HAIPE/DaR procedures as required (audit capture before tamper/zeroize); coordinate with NATO COMSEC managers
• Participate in maintenance cross‑talks, TIMs, LWG, and other program meetings; report contractor labor hours per NATO reporting requirements
• Mid‑Level: Can perform the above tasks with little or general supervision
• Senior Level: Serves as subject matter expert to management

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 3+ years of experience in avionics and aerospace systems troubleshooting
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings
• 3+ years of experience with Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) or Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) platforms
• Current U.S. passport (with an expiration date past December 2027)
• At the sole discretion of leadership, must be willing and able (on potentially short notice) to deploy/travel to a variety of locations (domestic and international) and for a variety of deployment durations to meet customer needs and the statement of work; failure to deploy/travel will be considered a resignation
• At the sole discretion of leadership, must be willing and able to relocate to a variety of locations (domestic and international) to meet customer needs and the statement of work; failure to relocate will be considered a resignation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• 5+ years hands‑on experience in Network Attached Storage (NAS) and systems management (NetApp or equivalent)
• 5+ years of experience in Data Storage & Security, including RAID management and mdadm/SMART diagnostics
• 5+ years of experience maintaining COTS servers, virtualization (VMware), and server chassis/Blade management (HPE OA/iLO)
• 5+ years of experience with Inmarsat/Iridium SATCOM operations and troubleshooting (IFGS/BSCC/440/Xi familiar)
• Prior hands‑on avionics and software design, operational, or maintenance experience on the E‑3 NATO FLEP, E‑3 AWACS, or other AEWC platform mission and ground systems
• CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Server+ certification
• CompTIA Security+ or CISSP certification
• CompTIA aeroCNCT
• Thorough understanding of the E‑3 NATO FLEP MCU system
• Familiar with setup and managing Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience configuring network switches, routers, servers, storage devices
• Experience using Boeing web-based Information Systems such as My Boeing Fleet, VECTOR (technical inquiry request system), REDARS, and PSDS
• Familiarity using Aircraft Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Part Catalogs, and Fault Isolation Manuals
• Previous military experience or extensive familiarity with military operation and maintenance procedures
• Ex‑Pat Information: Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country; must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable; employment contingent on satisfying all labor and immigration formalities of the country; offer contingent on obtaining clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned; these contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate.

Ex‑Pat Information

Candidate must be able to obtain a work visa, depending on requirements of the country. Candidate must be able to meet the cultural requirements of the country, as applicable. Employment is contingent on the candidate’s ability to satisfy all labor and immigration formalities of the country. Because the candidate selected will be expected to go on an international assignment, the offer will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to obtain clearances from International Health Services and the receipt of a visa/work permit to the country in which he or she will be assigned. These contingencies also apply to any/all family members who may be relocating with the candidate. Relocation: Relocation benefits will be provided only to the international assignment.

Pay & Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: Mid-Level (GEC6I3): $79,900 - $108,100 Senior Level (GEC6I4): $96,900 - $131,100

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

Not Applicable

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award.

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statements

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