Field Service Supervisor, ATC Program - Frederick, MD

Rohde & Schwarz; Maryland; On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz USA is seeking a Field Service Supervisor to lead remote field service teams in support of Air Traffic Controller systems in Frederick, MD. You will coordinate complex installation events, manage schedules, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.

The role demands strong leadership, experience with RF/electrical fundamentals, and the ability to travel extensively, including domestic and occasional international trips.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience and a technical or business degree.
• Supervisory or Lead experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with Air Traffic Controller Systems or IP-based voice systems.
• Ability to understand RF and electrical fundamentals and read technical docs.
• Experience coordinating time-sensitive technician deployments.
• Project management experience; PMP/PMI certification is a plus.
• MS Excel data manipulation to analyze and present data.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Based near a major US airport.
• Willing to travel at least 50% (domestic; some international).
• On-call availability and after-hours responsiveness.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead remote field service technician teams to achieve best-in-class metrics.
• Coordinate multiple complex system installation events and maintenance activities.
• Plan logistics to task technicians, subcontractors, tools and parts.
• Document site survey results ahead of installation.
• Manage complex cross‑department projects and deliverables.
• Promote continuous improvement using problem solving and lean tools.
• Manage customer escalations and ensure high service quality.
• Provide feedback to development teams on product performance.

Skills

Management experience

Communication skills

Excel data analysis

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Lean Six Sigma

PMP/PMI awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Recently named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid‑Sized Workplaces in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz USA is looking for a Field Service Supervisor to support Air Traffic Controller business based out of our Frederick, MD facility. This position is responsible for ensuring service and support commitments for both government and commercial service level agreements are fulfilled. The position is also expected to drive Continual Improvement initiatives to ensure ever‑improving customer experience and employee satisfaction.

Your tasks

• Develops and leads remote field service technician teams to achieve best in class operating metrics by building a cohesive team environment and working cross functionally to enhance performance.
• Coordinate multiple complex system installation project events simultaneously, plus unscheduled and/or scheduled corrective and preventative maintenance activities
• Develop schedule & manage logistics to task technicians & subcontractors, tools & parts to complete service events
• Coordinate and document site survey results ahead of installation
• Manage complex projects involving multiple departments and various technical and business process related deliverables
• Lead, promote, and facilitate continuous improvement activities while using problem solving and lean tools to drive change.
• Ensure customers see Service and Support as a strong positive feature of Rohde & Schwarz solutions. Manage customer escalations
• Provide quality information to Rohde & Schwarz development teams for the enhancement of product performance.
• Maintain favorable working relationships with employees through open communication, visibility, and involvement to promote a positive working environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, and efficiency.

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience. Technical or Business Bachelor's or Associate's degree.
• Supervisory or Lead work experience highly preferred
• Experienced with Air Traffic Controller Systems, and/or IP based voice communication systems installation and service
• Technical capability to understand RF and Electrical system fundamentals. Ability to comprehend technical electrical and mechanical documentation and apply knowledge in relevant situations
• Demonstrated experience in managing and coordinating time sensitive technician deployment schedules
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects. PMP/PMI Certification is a plus
• Proficiency in MS Excel, with the ability to use data manipulation functions to analyze, filter, sort, and present complex datasets effectively through charts and graphs, enabling informed decision‑making
• Excellent communication and team work skills
• Candidate should be based close to a major US airport
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50%, primarily domestic travel with occasional international travel
• Available to support an on‑call schedule and respond to on-demand travel for service actions at short notice
• Ability to respond to service requests and escalations outside of standard business hours and on weekends and holidays
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S a plus
• Familiarity with SAP a plus
• In order to be considered, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident able to obtain an interim or final suitability determination, subject to completion and favorable adjudication of the required background investigation.

Interested?

The total compensation for this position is $83K-$110K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job‑related skills.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting‑edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.