Field Engineer

SAIC; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Field Engineer for advanced Airborne Electronic Warfare systems. This on-site role is in Crane, IN, with travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations and work around Navy aircraft.

Responsibilities include supporting Fleet/Depot repairs, writing procedures, coordinating drawings with draftsmen, and performing investigations and change proposals while maintaining readiness and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• At least four (4) years of field experience; additional years may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Travel requirement of 25%, including CONUS/OCONUS.
• Must be able to be on a flight line for 12 hours during extreme conditions.

Responsibilities

• Work on and around US Navy aircraft in various environments.
• On-site at NSWC Crane to support Fleet/Depot repairs of assets.
• Write and validate procedures; coordinate with draftsmen to generate drawings.
• Perform Engineering Investigations and assist with Engineering Change Proposals.
• Respond to fleet requests for information.

Skills

Field engineering

Electrical engineering

Technical writing

Procedures writing

Drafting coordination

Fleet support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering (ABET)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Field Engineer for advanced Airborne Electronic Warfare systems.

This position is on-site in Crane, IN.

Work will involve working on and around US Navy aircraft in both cold and hot environments. Work environment may be noisy, and employee may be exposed to the smell of aircraft exhaust fumes. Travel may be to CONUS and/or OCONUS locations.

When not traveling, candidate will work on-station at NSWC Crane and will help with Fleet Support Team/Depot repair of assets, will write/validate procedures, work with draftsmen to generate drawings, perform Engineering Investigations, assist with Engineering Change Proposals, and respond to fleet requests for information.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer, Electronic, or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university, plus at least four (4) years of experience working in the field. Additional years of experienced may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Should be familiar with mechanical hand and power tools and how to safely use them.
• Travel requirement is 25%, to include OCONUS, but additional travel may be available/requested to support fleet requests.
• Must be able to be on a flight line for 12 hours at China Lake during 120 degree days.

Required Security Clearance

• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. Can start once interim clearance is granted. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process