Senior Field Engineer – On-Site Systems & Troubleshooting Expert

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Field Engineer in Portsmouth, VA to build and test hardware/software for Windows and Nutanix systems, patch devices, and support on-site integrations.

The candidate will troubleshoot RF/time systems, log site tickets, and repair legacy hardware while validating customer specifications. A Secret clearance is required at start with potential Top Secret clearance later, and 25% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires related bachelor’s degree and 9+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Electronics, computers, or networking technical training or Navy electronics C school.
• Experience in C4I systems environments (requirements, testing, evaluation).
• Must obtain CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or CASP within 6 months of hire.
• Active Secret clearance at start; must obtain Top Secret clearance later.
• Experience building and installing infrastructure.
• U.S. Passport required.

Responsibilities

• Build and test hardware and software for Windows and Nutanix based systems.
• Patch for computer and network devices.
• PITCO testing and setup of hardware.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and determine solutions per specs.
• Troubleshoot serial connections and network connectivity.
• Troubleshoot RF and time systems.
• Log and respond to site tickets.
• Repair legacy hardware and sustain systems.
• Assess product needs per customer specifications.
• Act as on-site representative to customer organization.
• Participate in on-site system integrations.
• Develop and update system and process documentation.

Skills

C4I systems experience

Security clearance

Top Secret readiness

Passport required

Travel (25%)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Computing/Networking

Master's degree

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Senior Field Engineer in Portsmouth, VA to build and test hardware/software for Windows and Nutanix systems, patch devices, and support on-site integrations.

The candidate will troubleshoot RF/time systems, log site tickets, and repair legacy hardware while validating customer specifications. A Secret clearance is required at start with potential Top Secret clearance later, and 25% travel is expected.