F135 - Field Service Engineer - USAF Rover (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX seeks an experienced FSE to support the VT ANG propulsion needs, coordinating maintenance and software loads for the F135 propulsion system. You will work with Pratt & Whitney teams, flight lines, and Lockheed Martin maintenance areas to ensure uptime and safe operation.

Travel up to 50% is expected, with opportunities to work across domestic and international sites. A government secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required, reflecting the role’s sensitive nature and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• 12+ years in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 8+ years of professional experience in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required for secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support VT ANG day-to-day flying operations ensuring propulsion availability.
• Coordinate F135 propulsion system maintenance activities with Pratt & Whitney team and partner sites.
• Perform controls activities related to engine software loads, fault isolation and monitoring systems.
• Advise customers on F135 propulsion maintenance in accordance with technical data and safe operation procedures.
• Travel up to 50% domestically and internationally to support detachments and deployments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

CORE tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Tools

CORE tools

Job description

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.

What You Will Do:

• Assigned to the Vermont Air National Guard (VT ANG) to directly support the day-to-day flying operations ensuring propulsion availability.
• Coordinate F135 propulsion system maintenance activities with the P&W team, flight line operating areas, squadron, and Lockheed Martin maintenance operating areas.
• Perform controls activities related to aircraft download processing and analysis, propulsion system software loads, activations and monitoring of propulsion system Prognostic Health Monitoring, Engine Health Reporting Codes, and Maintenance Built In Test Systems (MBITS).
• Advise and assist the Customer in performance of F135 propulsion system maintenance, ensuring activities are performed in accordance with technical data and safe engine operation and maintenance procedures.
• Activities include fault isolation/troubleshooting and F135 repair actions consistent with the F135 Unit Level Maintenance Concept.
• When not supporting the Vermont Air National Guard, provide short‑notice Domestic and International backfill with ability to quickly adapt to local processes and standards to support F135 customers.
• Extended periods of domestic and international travel are expected to support customer detachments and deployments.
• Must be able to work autonomously as the sole FSE and rotate between first and second shift schedules to provide customer support and meet team objectives.

What You Will Learn:

Different styles and approaches of FSE customer support from the entirety of the F135 FSE community.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field is preferred.
• Non-technical degrees or experience in lieu of a degree will be considered if the candidate has 12+ years in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support.
• This includes supply chain management and Support Equipment management.
• A minimum of 8+ years of professional experience (with a degree) in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support is required.
• This includes supply chain management and Support Equipment management.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a secret clearance.

Position requires up to 50% Travel.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Experience in F-35/F135 Production, Flight Test, CSE, Maintenance, and/or Program Management
• F135 FSE Proficiency Level 4
• Prior military service in aircraft maintenance and/or logistics
• Proven interpersonal, leadership and teaming abilities
• Familiarity with CORE tools and processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

What We Offer:

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. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays.

• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.