Field Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) to support the CRH Training Systems program at Kirtland AFB. You will perform advanced maintenance on WSTs and AVDTTs, troubleshoot hardware, software, and networks, and mentor junior engineers.

You will coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management, ensure compliance with technical orders and safety standards, and document actions in AFTO logs.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of simulator maintenance or related field.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification at hire.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, electronic, and computer systems.
• Hands-on IT/Windows/Linux, system administration basics, and networking.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, and technical orders.
• Experience with testing equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers).
• Familiarity with maintenance docs and data tracking (AFTO forms).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on CRH training devices.
• Lead fault isolation and root-cause analysis across simulator subsystems.
• Support software updates and hardware modifications.
• Document maintenance actions in AFTO forms and logs.
• Analyze system performance data and improve reliability.
• Provide technical leadership and on-the-job training.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and PM teams.
• Maintain compliance with technical orders, cybersecurity, and safety standards.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Windows

Linux

Networking basics

Schematic reading

Test equipment

AFTO documentation

Cybersecurity basics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal analyzers

Job description

Standard Job Description

The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Kirtland Air Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Weapons Systems Trainers (WSTs) and Avionics Desktop Trainers (AVDTTs), along with associated subsystems.

Standard Job Description

The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Kirtland Air Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Weapons Systems Trainers (WSTs) and Avionics Desktop Trainers (AVDTTs), along with associated subsystems.

Standard Duties

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on CRH training devices, specifically WSTs and AVDTTs, including hardware, software, and networked systems.
• Lead fault isolation and root cause analysis across simulator subsystems (visuals, avionics, IOS, computing environments, and network infrastructure).
• Support installation, integration, and verification of software updates (e.g., OFP load upgrades) and hardware modifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance actions in accordance with AFTO Form 781 series and program requirements.
• Analyze system performance data (MTBF, failure trends) and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and availability.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and on-the-job training to junior field engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to resolve complex system issues.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable technical orders, cybersecurity requirements, and safety standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in simulator maintenance, avionics, IT systems, or related technical field.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification is required and must be held at time of hire.
• Strong troubleshooting experience across electrical, electronic, and computer-based systems.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with IT/computer systems, including Windows and/or Linux environments, system administration fundamentals, and basic networking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical orders.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers.
• Familiarity with maintenance documentation systems and data tracking (e.g., AFTO forms, maintenance logs).

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting military flight simulators or training systems (WST, AVDTT, or similar platforms preferred).
• Knowledge of Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) environments.
• Experience with software installation, configuration management, and system baselining.
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices within DoD environments (STIGs, RMF, etc.).
• Experience analyzing system logs, databases, and network performance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.