Senior Field Service Engineer, Structural Aircraft Solutions

S3 AeroDefense, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

S3 AeroDefense, LLC is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Structural) in a remote role within the Technical Solutions group. The engineer will oversee aircraft maintenance, structural modifications, and depot-level activities at customer sites, acting as SME to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires extensive maintenance experience, leadership, and ability to travel internationally. Collaboration with customers, subcontractors, and program managers is essential to success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible aircraft maintenance experience.
• Leadership experience in maintenance or depot operations.
• Willingness to travel up to 12 weeks at a time.
• Experience with aircraft drawings and technical data (IFUS/US Navy/Army data).
• Fluency in American English.
• Experience working with international customers and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight to verify compliance with requirements and quality standards.
• Manage on-site program execution and subcontractors to meet deadlines and scope.
• Lead daily/weekly planning meetings with subcontractors and customers.
• Ensure site safety and aerospace quality standards.
• Coordinate communication between customer, program manager, and on-site team.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports to stakeholders.
• Mentor site staff and address scope changes with customers.
• Act as SME on aircraft systems and maintenance, including structural repairs/modifications.
• Support proposals and program planning with technical input.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Leadership

Travel readiness

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Problem solving

Fluent English

Cross-cultural work

Job description

S3 AeroDefense, LLC is seeking a Field Service Engineer (Structural) in a remote role within the Technical Solutions group. The engineer will oversee aircraft maintenance, structural modifications, and depot-level activities at customer sites, acting as SME to ensure on-time delivery and quality.

The role requires extensive maintenance experience, leadership, and ability to travel internationally. Collaboration with customers, subcontractors, and program managers is essential to success.