F135 Field Service Engineer - Eielson AFB, AK

Pratt & Whitney; Eielson Air Force Base (AK); On-site; USD 122,700 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a highly experienced Site Lead and SME for F135 propulsion at Eielson AFB in Alaska. You will lead technical guidance, coordinate with USAF personnel, and ensure optimal propulsion system performance across multiple F135 units.

The role requires a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one, and willingness to travel as needed. This is an onsite position supporting high-visibility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline; non‑technical degrees considered with relevant experience.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in engine or aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support including supply chain and equipment management.
• U.S. citizenship required; active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the F135 Site Lead and propulsion SME for the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson AFB.
• Provide authoritative guidance on all F135-related matters and oversee 53 propulsion systems.
• Interact directly with F135 hardware/software, aircraft interfaces, and squadron personnel to ensure performance.
• Engage with USAF leadership and maintainers to address operational concerns and communicate insights on engine status and support equipment health.
• Collaborate with Pratt & Whitney teams to troubleshoot issues and support evolving customer needs.
• Identify problems, determine root causes, and coordinate cross-functional solutions with internal and external partners.
• Coordinate field issue activities with Engineering, Operations Center, and Logistics Program Management.
• Uphold EHS compliance and CORE principles.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willingness to travel

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Location: US-AK-EIELSON-AFB-CUST ~ 713 Loop Circle ~ EIELSON AFB (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-07-17

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Military Engines F135 Fleet Operations has a rare opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter with strong communication skills – both oral and written – to represent the P&W Team at Eielson AFB as the F135 Site Lead and Technical SME. This role is required onsite at Eielson AFB, Alaska.

This position is a customer facing role in a high visibility and team-oriented environment.

What You Will Do:

• Serve as the F135 Site Lead and propulsion system subject matter expert for the 354th Fighter Wing at Eielson AFB, providing authoritative guidance on all F135-related matters.
• Deliver exceptional customer support and technical expertise for the installation’s fifty‑three F135 propulsion systems, including oversight of associated tooling, materials, and maintenance processes.
• Provide direct, hands‑on interaction 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.
• Foster strong collaboration 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.
• Demonstrate proactive leadership by identifying problems, conducting detailed investigations, determining root causes, and coordinating cross‑functional solutions with Pratt & Whitney, the Joint Program Office, Air Combat Command, partner nations, and Lockheed Martin.
• As the P&W Site Lead, ensure seamless coordination of field issues with Engineering, the Operations Center, Logistics Program Management, and other supporting organizations.
• Uphold strict Environment, Health, and Safety compliance while modeling exemplary ethical standards and advancing Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE) principles.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required. Non‑technical degrees may be considered with sufficiently relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in engine or aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support, including supply chain and support equipment management is required.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contract obligations.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain one. Candidates with a recently lapsed clearance (within the past 2 years) will be considered.
• Willingness to travel extensively in support of customer deployments, including both domestic and international assignments.
• Ability to rotate between first and second shift schedules as needed to meet customer support and team objectives.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Background in ITAR/ITC is desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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