Field Engineer - Global Deployments & Maritime Ops

AEVEX Corp.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX Corp. in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Junior Field Engineer to support readiness, integration, and performance of GARC systems in fleet environments.

This onsite role involves hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting, configuration validation, and field operations during overseas deployments lasting 90-120 days, followed by about 30 days back home. You will work in industrial, maritime, and austere environments, sometimes OCONUS, collaborating with fleet stakeholders and engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training in engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in engineering support, system testing, field service, or related technical operations.
• Experience with unmanned systems, autonomous platforms, robotics, maritime systems, or embedded electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field Engineering Support: Provide engineering support for GARC systems to sustain fleet readiness, availability, and mission performance.
• Integration & Testing: Support system integration, validation, and technical evaluations during harbor, shoreline, and on-water operations.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Assist in identifying system anomalies, isolating root causes, and supporting corrective actions under engineering supervision.
• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs): Implement and verify approved ECPs, upgrades, and configuration changes while maintaining configuration control.
• Operational Deployment: Deploy globally (up to 75%) to support fleet operations, exercises, technical assistance engagements, and fielding events.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document technical observations, system behavior, and test results, coordinating findings with engineering, logistics, and operations teams.
• Launch & Recovery Support: Assist with on-water launch, recovery, and mission-execution operations in dynamic maritime conditions.
• Configuration & Asset Tracking: Maintain accurate records of system configurations, updates, components, and field modifications.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical basics

Engineering drawings interpretation

System testing & diagnostics

Field environments experience

Communication & teamwork

Overseas deployment willingness

SILs/HiL exposure

Safety/configuration control knowledge

Data acquisition basics

Education

BSc or equivalent in engineering tech or related field

Job description

AEVEX Corp. in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Junior Field Engineer to support readiness, integration, and performance of GARC systems in fleet environments.

This onsite role involves hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting, configuration validation, and field operations during overseas deployments lasting 90-120 days, followed by about 30 days back home. You will work in industrial, maritime, and austere environments, sometimes OCONUS, collaborating with fleet stakeholders and engineering