Field Service Engineer - Military Sensor Systems

Simulation Technologies Inc. (SimTech); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SimTech, Inc. seeks a Field Service Representative, Mid-Level, to install, operate, and sustain complex military equipment in Huntsville, AL.

You will troubleshoot EO/IR and radar sensors, perform preventive maintenance, and support training for customer personnel in field environments. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on field experience, a technical degree or equivalent military training, and the ability to work independently with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Technical or vocational degree in electronics, systems maintenance, or a related field, or equivalent military technical training.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex military equipment in operational environments.
• Exposure to EO/IR and radar sensor systems, including their operation, alignment, and troubleshooting as part of an integrated system.
• Working knowledge of basic electronics, hardware troubleshooting, and system‑level maintenance.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts, including IP addressing, cabling, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and maintenance procedures.
• Comfortable operating independently with minimal supervision, including making sound calls in the field without direct engineering support on hand.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Travel of approximately 50% is expected, including extended field deployments.
• Ability to work extended hours and irregular shifts during deployments, mission operations, and test events.
• Prior military service with a technical or maintenance MOS, such as flight line, avionics, or mission‑system maintenance, is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Field Service Representative or in a similar field support role is preferred.
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain the designated clearance level.

Responsibilities

• Deploy to customer and field sites to install, operate, maintain, and sustain complex military equipment, keeping it mission ready.
• Operate, align, calibrate, and troubleshoot EO/IR and radar sensors and their supporting processing, power, and network hardware.
• Perform system checkout and preventive maintenance ahead of operations and test events.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues in the field, escalating complex problems to engineering as needed.
• Perform hardware repairs and replacements, load software and firmware, and verify system configuration and network connectivity.
• Support customer training on system operation and basic maintenance.
• Collect system and sensor performance data and report anomalies and failure trends back to engineering.
• Manage on‑site spares, tools, and test equipment and coordinate resupply.
• Maintain field service logs, maintenance records, and status reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Field service

Customer facing

Electrical troubleshooting

EO/IR systems

Radar sensors

Networking basics

Security clearance

Education

Electronics or electronics maintenance degree

Equivalent military technical training

Tools

EO/IR sensors

Radar sensors

Networking hardware

Job description

SimTech, Inc. seeks a Field Service Representative, Mid-Level, to install, operate, and sustain complex military equipment in Huntsville, AL.

You will troubleshoot EO/IR and radar sensors, perform preventive maintenance, and support training for customer personnel in field environments. The role requires 5+ years of hands-on field experience, a technical degree or equivalent military training, and the ability to work independently with up to 50% travel.