Senior Field Service Engineer

Leonardo DRS; Fort Walton Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Savings Account contribution

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Legal insurance

401(k) savings plan

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Wellness programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a field service engineer in Fort Walton Beach, FL. The role involves supporting complex field operations, repairs, and training at depots and customer sites, interfacing with senior customer personnel as the primary technical contact, and occasionally leading a team in remote locations.

Required is a Bachelor's in engineering with at least 5 years of experience, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Fluency in technologies and application domain.
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

• Support complex Field Service activities in operating environments at depots, training sites, and customer field operations with training, operation or repair.
• Apply extensive technical skills in area of proficiency and demonstrate expertise at all types of military and commercial field assignments.
• Determine solutions and advise others in resolving a wide variety of moderately complex technical problems.
• Interface directly with senior customer personnel as the primary technical contact on significant issues requiring multiple solutions and coordination across company and customer organizations.
• Work at remote locations without direct supervision.
• May be responsible for leading a technical group independently.
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
• May participate in preparation of proposals.
• Provide 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 engineering, customer or business meetings.
• Lead less experienced engineers.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluency in technologies and domain

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

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Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL, US, 32548

Job ID:115428

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.

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Support complex Field Service activities in operating environments at depots, training sites, and customer field operations with training, operation or repair.
• Apply extensive technical skills in area of proficiency and demonstrate expertise at all types of military and commercial field assignments
• Determine solutions and advise others in resolving a wide variety of moderately complex technical problems
• Interface directly with senior customer personnel as the primary technical contact on significant issues requiring multiple solutions and coordination across company and customer organizations
• Work at remote locations without direct supervision
• May be responsible for leading a technical group independently
• Provide budget, cost and schedule input for design assignments
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required
• May participate in preparation of proposals
• Provide 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 engineering, customer or business meetings
• Lead less experienced engineers
• Other duties as assigned

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Fluency 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.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and 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

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.