Field Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Senior Field Engineer to support the CRH Training Systems program at Patrick Space Force Base. You will perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of OFTT and AVDTTs, lead fault isolation, and mentor junior engineers.

You will coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program teams to resolve complex issues and support system certifications and demonstrations while ensuring compliance with safety and cyber standards.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years in simulator maintenance, avionics, IT systems, or related field.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification required at hire.
• Strong troubleshooting across electrical, electronic, and computer systems.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux environments, basic networking.
• Ability to read schematics, drawings, and technical orders.
• Experience using test equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal analyzers.
• Familiarity with AFTO forms and maintenance logs.

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 installation.
• Document maintenance actions in AFTO forms and program records.
• Analyze system performance data and improve reliability/availability.
• Provide technical leadership and training to junior engineers.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program teams.
• Support DMO events, system certifications, and customer demonstrations.
• Maintain compliance with technical orders, cyber, and safety standards.

Skills

Simulator maintenance

Troubleshooting

Security+ certification

Windows/Linux environments

Electrical/electronic/computer systems

Test equipment

AFTO forms & logs

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 Patrick Space Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Operational Flight Trainer (OFTT) 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.
• Support Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, system certifications, and customer demonstrations.
• 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.