Senior Field Support Engineer (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work weeks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Relocation assistance

Generous 401(k) plan with employer and

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Field Service Engineer – Onsite at Langley AFB to deploy and support software in the Air Force SIL environment and liaise between commercial development and AF‑DCGS needs.

You will ensure releases meet security and readiness standards, support site deployments, troubleshoot, and collaborate with Air Force counterparts. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570/IAT/IAM certs, RMF/STIG expertise, and Docker/Kubernetes skills.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI U.S. government security clearance.
• Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP).
• Expertise in RMF compliance, DISA STIG implementation and documentation.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines for deployment and release processes.
• Strong background in Docker and Kubernetes containerization.
• Experience with ACAS/SCAP vulnerability scanning and result interpretation.
• Proficiency troubleshooting complex system issues in mission or operational environments.
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and Site Acceptance Testing.
• STEM degree or Advanced Degree with 5+ years relevant experience (or 3+ years advanced degree).

Responsibilities

• Deploy and support software solutions in the Air Force SIL environment, serving as liaison between commercial development cycles and AF‑DCGS operational requirements.
• Ensure software releases meet compliance, security, and operational readiness standards while supporting site deployments, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Air Force counterparts.
• Validate system performance, support acceptance testing, and ensure secure, reliable integration in mission environments.

Skills

Security clearance TS/SCI

IAT Level II / IAM Level I cert

RMF compliance

DISA STIG

CI/CD pipelines

Cross Domain Solutions

Troubleshooting complex systems

Air Force SIL / AF-DCGS familiarity

Education

STEM degree or advanced degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ACAS/SCAP scanning

Job description

Location

US-VA-LANGLEY-AFB-CUST – 586 Weyland Rd – LANGLEY AFB (External Site)

Date Posted

2026-07-15

Position

Field Service Engineer – Onsite

Security Clearance requirement: TS/SCI required. U.S. citizenship required.

What You Will Do

• Deploy and support software solutions in the Air Force SIL environment, serving as liaison between commercial development cycles and AF‑DCGS operational requirements.
• Ensure software releases meet compliance, security, and operational readiness standards while supporting site deployments, troubleshooting, and collaboration with Air Force counterparts.
• Validate system performance, support acceptance testing, and ensure secure, reliable integration in mission environments.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Active TS/SCI U.S. government security clearance.
• Current DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II or IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CySA+, CAP).
• Expertise in RMF compliance, DISA STIG implementation and documentation.
• Experience managing CI/CD pipelines for deployment and release processes.
• Strong background in Docker and Kubernetes containerization.
• Experience with ACAS/SCAP vulnerability scanning and result interpretation.
• Proficiency troubleshooting complex system issues in mission or operational environments.
• Experience with Cross Domain Solutions and Site Acceptance Testing.
• STEM degree or Advanced Degree with 5+ years relevant experience (or 3+ years advanced degree).

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with Air Force SIL or AF‑DCGS mission systems.
• Supporting field deployment activities and on‑site technical liaison functions.
• Knowledge of secure cloud or hybrid deployment environments.
• Integrating containerized systems into operational environments with strict cybersecurity requirements.
• Strong communication skills coordinating between engineering teams, customers, and mission operators.

Benefits

• Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flex hours: Core hours, Modified time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer match and Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee assistance plan up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand virtual visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible for relocation assistance.

Salary

86,800 USD – 165,200 USD (estimated range based on experience level).

EEO Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eligible applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other protected class.