F135 FSE & Technical SME - Onsite (Fort Smith, AR)

Pratt & Whitney; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an experienced F135 Field Service Engineer / Technical SME for the Ebbing Field site in Fort Smith, AR. This is a customer‑facing, onsite role requiring a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.

You will support F135 propulsion systems, provide technical expertise, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful site activations and deployments. Travel may be required, and a strong safety culture is expected.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required in Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support.
• US Govt. Secret Clearance or ability to secure one for position requirements – Candidates whose clearance has recently lapsed may apply.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must be able to rotate first and second shift schedules as required to meet customer support and team objectives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the F135 FSE and F135 Propulsion System Subject Matter Expert for F-35 aircraft at Ebbing Field, Arkansas.
• Provide world-class customer support and technical expertise for F135 systems, tooling, materials, and processes.
• Ensure comprehensive reporting of relevant F135 activities including aircraft and engine status, operational data, and parts consumption.
• Identify and coordinate root-cause solutions with P&W teams and external partners (OPSO, ACC, AETC, FMS, etc.).
• Coordinate field issues with P&W Engineering, Operations Center, and Logistics Program Management.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Willing to travel

Customer-facing

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an experienced F135 Field Service Engineer / Technical SME for the Ebbing Field site in Fort Smith, AR. This is a customer‑facing, onsite role requiring a DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship.

You will support F135 propulsion systems, provide technical expertise, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful site activations and deployments. Travel may be required, and a strong safety culture is expected.