Junior Field Engineer

AEVEX Corp.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AEVEX Corp. in Baltimore, MD, is seeking a Junior Field Engineer to support readiness, integration, and performance of GARC systems in fleet environments.

This onsite role involves hands-on engineering support, troubleshooting, configuration validation, and field operations during overseas deployments lasting 90-120 days, followed by about 30 days back home. You will work in industrial, maritime, and austere environments, sometimes OCONUS, collaborating with fleet stakeholders and engineering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training in engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• 1+ years of experience in engineering support, system testing, field service, or related technical operations.
• Experience with unmanned systems, autonomous platforms, robotics, maritime systems, or embedded electronics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field Engineering Support: Provide engineering support for GARC systems to sustain fleet readiness, availability, and mission performance.
• Integration & Testing: Support system integration, validation, and technical evaluations during harbor, shoreline, and on-water operations.
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Assist in identifying system anomalies, isolating root causes, and supporting corrective actions under engineering supervision.
• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs): Implement and verify approved ECPs, upgrades, and configuration changes while maintaining configuration control.
• Operational Deployment: Deploy globally (up to 75%) to support fleet operations, exercises, technical assistance engagements, and fielding events.
• Documentation & Reporting: Document technical observations, system behavior, and test results, coordinating findings with engineering, logistics, and operations teams.
• Launch & Recovery Support: Assist with on-water launch, recovery, and mission-execution operations in dynamic maritime conditions.
• Configuration & Asset Tracking: Maintain accurate records of system configurations, updates, components, and field modifications.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical basics

Engineering drawings interpretation

System testing & diagnostics

Field environments experience

Communication & teamwork

Overseas deployment willingness

SILs/HiL exposure

Safety/configuration control knowledge

Data acquisition basics

Education

BSc or equivalent in engineering tech or related field

Job description

Job Overview

This is an onsite position with 75% OCONUS work and remaining work being in Baltimore, MD.

As a Junior Field Engineer, you will support the readiness, integration, and technical performance of GARC systems and associated platforms operating in fleet environments. This role involves hands-on engineering support, system troubleshooting, configuration validation, technical documentation, and field operations during sustained overseas deployments lasting 90-120 days, followed by approximately 30 days in CONUS before the next deployment cycle.

You will operate in industrial, austere, maritime, and on-water environments—often OCONUS—supporting technical operations, system integration, RDTE (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation) events, and fleet exercises. OCONUS assignments may include remote or hazardous overseas locations requiring signed consent to deploy.

While not typically customer-facing, you may occasionally work directly with fleet stakeholders, operators, or supporting organizations during deployments, testing events, or training evolutions.

Essential Functions

• Field Engineering Support: Provide engineering support for GARC systems to sustain fleet readiness, availability, and mission performance.


• Integration & Testing: Support system integration, validation, and technical evaluations during harbor, shoreline, and on-water operations.


• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Assist in identifying system anomalies, isolating root causes, and supporting corrective actions under engineering supervision.


• Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs): Implement and verify approved ECPs, upgrades, and configuration changes while maintaining configuration control.


• Operational Deployment: Deploy globally (up to 75%) to support fleet operations, exercises, technical assistance engagements, and fielding events.


• Documentation & Reporting: Document technical observations, system behavior, and test results, coordinating findings with engineering, logistics, and operations teams.


• Launch & Recovery Support: Assist with on-water launch, recovery, and mission-execution operations in dynamic maritime conditions.


• Configuration & Asset Tracking: Maintain accurate records of system configurations, updates, components, and field modifications.


• Perform other duties as required.

Standard Essential Functions

• Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].


• Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.


• Embodies AEVEX’s cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Foundational understanding of electrical, mechanical, or control-system principles.


• Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.


• Ability to support system testing, data collection, troubleshooting, and hardware/software diagnostics.


• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, dynamic, and austere field environments.


• Strong communication and teamwork skills for working alongside engineers, operators, and field teams.


• Ability and willingness to deploy overseas for 90-120 days at a time, followed by approximately 30 days in CONUS.


• Exposure to system integration labs (SILs), hardware-in-the-loop testing, or prototype development environments preferred.


• Familiarity with structured safety practices, configuration control, or engineering change processes preferred


• Basic understanding of data acquisition tools, sensors, networks, or test equipment.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical training in engineering technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.

Experience

• 1+ years of experience in engineering support, system testing, field service, or related technical operations.


• Experience with unmanned systems, autonomous platforms, robotics, maritime systems, or embedded electronics preferred.


• Experience working in industrial, maritime