Senior Field Service Engineer – CUAS Systems & Field Ops

QinetiQ US; Fort Belvoir (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Systems & Field Service Engineer to support CUAS deployments at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role blends enterprise system administration with hands-on field maintenance and deployment across international locations.

The position requires strong Linux expertise, enterprise systems experience, and willingness to travel; candidates should be prepared for austere environments and security clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in network and/or electrical engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years supporting enterprise systems from deployment to sustainment.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis in technical environments.
• Very knowledgeable in Linux.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment and configuration of enterprise systems for construction management, design coordination, and project delivery.
• Serve as a system administrator for high-value tooling, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Optimize business processes by creating SOPs and TTPs; modernize automated solutions to reduce manual overhead.
• Analyze system performance and proactively resolve issues to ensure business continuity.
• Manage customer relationships and system onboarding/offboarding.
• Maintain technical documentation and system usage guidelines.
• Conduct on-site installations, repairs, and maintenance of surveillance, communication, and network systems.
• Perform site surveys, hardware configuration, and sustainment support CONUS/OCONUS environments.
• Provide training for end-users and system operators.

Skills

Linux

System Administration

Network Engineering

Troubleshooting

DoD Clearance

Field Service

Travel Internationally

Security Compliance

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Systems & Field Service Engineer to support CUAS deployments at Fort Belvoir, VA. The role blends enterprise system administration with hands-on field maintenance and deployment across international locations.

The position requires strong Linux expertise, enterprise systems experience, and willingness to travel; candidates should be prepared for austere environments and security clearance requirements.