Field Engineer (Mid-Level)

BlackSea Technologies; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackSea Technologies in Baltimore is seeking a Mid-Level Field Engineer to lead field engineering activities, ensuring readiness, integration, and operational performance of GARC systems deployed in fleet environments.

This role involves advanced troubleshooting, system validation, documentation, and deployment oversight during sustained overseas deployments lasting 90-120 days, followed by ~30 days in CONUS before the next cycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering support or field engineering.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical/electrical/control-system issues in fielded systems.

Responsibilities

• Field Engineering Support: lead field engineering to sustain readiness and mission effectiveness.
• Integration & Testing: lead system integration and validation during harbor and on-water operations.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: diagnose issues and drive corrective action with engineers/operators.
• Documentation & Reporting: produce technical docs, test logs, and field reports.

Skills

Field engineering

System integration

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / related field

Job description

Description

Position Description

Position Title

Field Engineer (Mid-Level)

Job Location

Primarily Overseas (up to 75% OCONUS); CONUS periods in Baltimore, MD

Job Type

Full-Time, Hourly, Exempt

Salary Range

$98,600 - $144,800

Position Description

As a Mid-Level Field Engineer, you will lead and execute field engineering activities that ensure the readiness, integration, and operational performance of GARC systems deployed in fleet environments. This role involves advanced engineering support, troubleshooting, system validation, configuration control oversight, field testing, and technical documentation during sustained overseas deployments lasting 90-120 days, followed by approximately 30 days in CONUS before the next deployment cycle.

You will operate in industrial, austere, maritime, and on-water environments - often OCONUS - supporting system integration, technical operations, engineering evaluations, RDTE (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation) events, and fleet exercises. OCONUS assignments may include remote or hazardous overseas locations requiring signed consent to deploy.

While not typically customer-facing, you may frequently coordinate with fleet operators, program engineers, and customer technical teams during deployments, system fielding events, and mission execution.

Responsibilities Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Field Engineering Support: Serve as a technical lead providing field engineering expertise to sustain GARC system readiness, operational availability, and mission effectiveness.
• Integration & Testing: Lead system integration events, validation activities, and performance assessments during harbor, shoreline, and on-water operations.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Conduct detailed diagnostics, isolate system anomalies, and drive corrective action planning in coordination with engineering and operators.
• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs): Implement, verify, and document ECPs, system upgrades, and hardware/software modifications while ensuring strict configuration control.
• Operational Deployment: Deploy globally (up to 75%) to support fleet operations, technical assistance, system fielding, demonstrations, and exercise events.
• Documentation & Reporting: Produce clear, actionable technical documentation, test logs, troubleshooting records, and field engineering reports for engineering, logistics, and operational stakeholders.
• Launch & Recovery Operations: Oversee safe, effective launch, recovery, and mission-execution operations in dynamic maritime environments.
• Configuration & Asset Management: Maintain and update system configuration baselines, asset tracking records, and engineering change documentation.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with engineering teams, operators, logistics, and manufacturing personnel to improve system reliability, maintainability, and fleet sustainment processes.

Requirements

Required Skills/Education

• 3-5 years of experience in engineering support, system integration, field engineering, test operations, or related technical roles.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in diagnosing complex mechanical, electrical, or control-system issues in fielded systems.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, schematics, interface control documents, and technical manuals.
• Hands-on experience conducting system tests, instrumentation setup, data collection, diagnostics, and field evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, austere, maritime, or deployed environments.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with engineers, fleet operators, partners, and cross-functional technical teams.
• Ability and willingness to deploy overseas for 90-120 days at a time, followed by approximately 30 days in CONUS.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Note: Position includes a six-month probationary period requiring at least one full deployment.

Desired Skills/Education (not Required)

• Experience with unmanned maritime systems, robotic systems, autonomous platforms, or maritime C4ISR technologies.
• Experience supporting SIL (System Integration Lab) testing, hardware-in-the-loop testing, or prototype development.
• Experience working in industrial, maritime, OCONUS, or military support environments.
• Familiarity with systems engineering processes, configuration management, and structured safety protocols.
• Working knowledge of sensors, data acquisition tools, networks, or embedded systems

Salary Description

$98,600 - $144,800