F135 Field Service Engineer Nellis AFB (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney Fleet Operations at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV, seeks a Field Service Engineer to support F-35A/F135 operations on site. You will work hands-on with engine software and hardware, aircraft, and squadron personnel.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, extensive travel, and the ability to rotate between shifts; you will coordinate with internal teams to resolve issues and ensure safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline required.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• 8+ years of professional engine/aircraft maintenance or propulsion support experience.

Responsibilities

• Support F-35A/F135 operations with systems, tooling, material, and offboard processes.
• Provide reporting on aircraft/engine status, flight reports, and parts usage.
• Coordinate with internal teams to troubleshoot issues and adapt to priorities.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support deployments.
• Rotate between first and second shift schedules to meet mission requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NV-NELLIS-AFB-CUST ~ 3992 Tyndall Ave ~ NELLIS AFB, Rm 210 (External Site)

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) F135 Fleet Operations has a rare opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented, self-starter to represent the P&W Team at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV as a Field Service Engineer (FSE) onsite. This role is required onsite at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV.

What You Will Do:

Support F-35A/F135 operations to include systems, tooling, material, and offboard system processes. The FSE will have hands-on interaction with the engine (software and hardware), aircraft, and squadron personnel.

Ensure comprehensive reporting on support activities including aircraft and engine status, flight reports, operational data, engine configuration status and parts consumption.

Work closely with internal P&W teams (Customer Support Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Center, Autonomous Logistics Information System (ALIS)),to assist unit-level customers in troubleshooting and resolving emerging issues while maintaining flexibility to adapt to constantly changing customer priorities.

Use self-initiative and judgment to identify problems, conduct investigations to determine root cause, and coordinate solutions between P&W, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, and Lockheed Martin. You'll also be tasked with coordinating field issues with the P&W Site Manager, Engineering, and Logistics Program Management.

Comply with Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements and participating in Customer-Oriented Results & Excellence (CORE) initiatives.

Ability to travel for extended periods of time (roughly 3 months) to support customer deployments. Domestic and international travel are possible and part of the team concept.

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, or sustainment operations, ideally within propulsion support environments.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one (recently lapsed clearances within 2 years may be considered).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Ability to travel extensively, including domestic and international assignments, to support customer deployments.
• Ability to rotate between first and second shift schedules to support mission and customer requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 8+ years of jet engine maintenance experience, including engine teardown, build-up, and test operations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Background in ITAR/ITC regulations.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.