F135 Propulsion SME - Field Engineer (Secret Clearance)

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

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Arkansas is seeking an experienced F135 Field Service Engineer (FSE) and Technical SME to represent the P&W team at Ebbing Field, Fort Smith. This on-site role requires a US government Secret clearance and US citizenship, with travel to support deployments.

You will provide expert propulsion system support, coordinate with internal teams, report on engine status and parts usage, and drive timely issue resolution while maintaining EH&S and CORE values.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required in Engineering or related technical field. Non-technical degrees will be considered if the candidate has appropriate / related experience.
• A minimum 8+ years of professional experience in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support is required. This includes supply chain management and support equipment management.
• Selected candidate must possess a US Govt. Secret Clearance or have ability to secure one for position requirements – Candidates whose clearance has recently lapsed (not more than 2 years), may also apply for consideration.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must agree to travel for extended periods of time to support customer deployments to include domestic and international travel.
• Must have the ability 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, support Ebbing’s F-35 aircraft, and support all propulsion site activation requirements.
• Provide world class customer support and technical expertise for F135 systems, tooling, materials, and processes.
• Ensure comprehensive reporting of relevant F135 activities to include aircraft and engine status, operational data, engine configuration, parts consumption, and support equipment health.
• Discern and spearhead resolution of all customer issues by modeling collaboration excellence with internal P&W Teams (Customer Support Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Center, ALIS teams, etc.). Project adaptability and readiness to reprioritize schedules in support of constantly changing customer priorities.
• Set an example for all FSE teams using self‑initiative and judgment by identifying problems, conducting investigations, determining root cause, and coordinating solutions in concert with P&W, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, Air Combat Command (ACC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) countries, and Lockheed Martin. You will be responsible for coordinating field issues with P&W Engineering, Operations Center, Logistics Program Management, and other agencies.
• Maintain compliance of Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements, epitomize the highest personal and company ethical values and lead the charge in Customer Oriented Results and Excellence (CORE).

Skills

Strong verbal and written commu n icat

Education

BS/BA in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Arkansas is seeking an experienced F135 Field Service Engineer (FSE) and Technical SME to represent the P&W team at Ebbing Field, Fort Smith. This on-site role requires a US government Secret clearance and US citizenship, with travel to support deployments.

You will provide expert propulsion system support, coordinate with internal teams, report on engine status and parts usage, and drive timely issue resolution while maintaining EH&S and CORE values.