Principal Field Service Engineer

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Telemedicine access

Paid time off & holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Leonardo DRS, Inc. in the United States is seeking a senior Field Service engineer to lead, mentor, and execute complex field deployments at depots, training sites, and customer locations.

You will serve as a technical advisor, coordinate field operations, and drive solutions across military and commercial programs with a focus on quality, schedule, and cost controls. The role requires a strong engineering background, excellent communication, and the ability to work remotely when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
• Mastery in technologies and application domain.

Responsibilities

• Lead support of all Field Service activities in operating environments at depots, training sites, and customer field operations with training, operation or repair.
• Apply expert-level skills in area of proficiency and demonstrate expertise at all types of military and commercial field assignments
• Act as a spokesperson representing the company on field service technical, contractual, or business issues while acting as an advisor to upper management and customers on sensitive or highly technical issues
• Determine solutions and advise others in resolving a wide variety of highly complex technical problems
• Serve as a recognized mentor by the Field Service community
• Solve the most difficult of technical problems and evaluate a possible solution to prevent reoccurrence, interfacing with Engineering departments on a path forward
• Participate in technical reviews and apply technical expertise in the definition of new designs and procedures
• Work at remote locations without direct supervision
• Lead a technical group independently
• Responsible for keeping within budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Participate in preparation of proposals
• Provide higher level technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate customer or business meetings
• Lead less experienced engineers

Skills

US Citizenship

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Job ID: 115991

The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world-class, full life-cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world.

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Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Lead support of all Field Service activities in operating environments at depots, training sites, and customer field operations with training, operation or repair.
• Apply expert-level skills in area of proficiency and demonstrate expertise at all types of military and commercial field assignments
• Act as a spokesperson representing the company on field service technical, contractual, or business issues while acting as an advisor to upper management and customers on sensitive or highly technical issues
• Determine solutions and advise others in resolving a wide variety of highly complex technical problems
• Serve as a recognized mentor by the Field Service community
• Solve the most difficult of technical problems and evaluate a possible solution to prevent reoccurrence, interfacing with Engineering departments on a path forward
• Participate in technical reviews and apply technical expertise in the definition of new designs and procedures
• Work at remote locations without direct supervision
• Lead a technical group independently
• Responsible for keeping within budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• Participate in preparation of proposals
• Provide higher level technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel
• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend appropriate customer or business meetings
• Lead less experienced engineers

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 8 years of experience
• Mastery in technologies and application domain

U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Benefits

• including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a company contribution to a health savings account
• telemedicine
• life and disability insurance
• legal insurance
• a 401(k) savings plan
• We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
• We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
• And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #AIS