Field Service Lead: Aerospace & DoD Overseas Deployment

Sierra Nevada Corp; Shalimar (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

401(k) with match

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corp is seeking an expert Field Service Technician V to lead on-site field operations, provide advanced maintenance and repair for aerospace and defense systems, and develop training for customers. The role requires travel to international sites and extended deployment, with a DoD clearance path.

The ideal candidate will mentor senior technicians, review complex schematics, and ensure mission objectives align with customer needs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 7+ years as counter UAS technician or related aviation field.
• Higher level degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to interpret complex schematics and manuals.
• Advanced troubleshooting and wiring skills.
• Support for computer systems and networks.
• Install, sustain, troubleshoot and repair communication systems including networks, cables, COMSEC, cryptographic devices.
• Defense/aerospace focus: RF, EW, Communications, Tactical Networking.
• Experience with vehicle launch, validation, or early production efforts.
• Ability to travel outside CONUS frequently and for extended periods.
• Must deploy 90 days to OCONUS locations; passport and visa readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site for Field Service Technicians and provide daily direction.
• Mentor team members and support technical development.
• Oversee field service operations to meet contract and mission requirements.
• Maintain service quality and operational readiness.
• Develop training programs for customers and internal teams.
• Travel extensively to customer locations, including international sites.

Skills

Read schematics

Troubleshooting

Technical leadership

Team mentorship

Travel readiness

Education

Associate/Bachelor related field

Tools

FCC/GROL

Security+/CCNA/A+

Spectrometer/Oscilloscope

Job description

Sierra Nevada Corp is seeking an expert Field Service Technician V to lead on-site field operations, provide advanced maintenance and repair for aerospace and defense systems, and develop training for customers. The role requires travel to international sites and extended deployment, with a DoD clearance path.

The ideal candidate will mentor senior technicians, review complex schematics, and ensure mission objectives align with customer needs while maintaining safety and quality standards.