Field Service Engineer – Air Force SIL Deployments (TS/SCI)

Collins Aerospace; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Onsite work

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking Field Service Engineers to support the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software sustainment at Langley AFB, VA. You will deploy and support software in the Air Force SIL environment, coordinating with both commercial teams and AF counterparts to ensure secure, compliant releases.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570.1 IAT II/IAM I, RMF, and hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.

Qualifications

• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP, etc.)
• Experience navigating RMF compliance processes, DISA STIG implementation, and associated documentation
• Experience managing CI/CD pipeline activities in support of deployment and release processes
• Strong background in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience performing ACAS/SCAP vulnerability scanning and interpreting results
• Proficiency troubleshooting complex system issues in mission or operational environments
• Experience working with Cross Domain Solutions and performing Site Acceptance Testing
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience

Responsibilities

• The Field Service Engineer is responsible for deploying and supporting software solutions within the Air Force SIL environment, serving as the technical liaison between commercial development cycles and AF‑DCGS operational requirements.
• This role ensures that software releases meet compliance, security, and operational readiness standards while supporting site deployments, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Air Force counterparts.
• The Field Service Engineer plays a critical role in validating system performance, supporting acceptance testing, and ensuring secure, reliable integration in mission environments.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

RMF compliance

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Troubleshooting complex systems

Cross Domain Solutions

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking Field Service Engineers to support the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software sustainment at Langley AFB, VA. You will deploy and support software in the Air Force SIL environment, coordinating with both commercial teams and AF counterparts to ensure secure, compliant releases.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570.1 IAT II/IAM I, RMF, and hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.