THAAD Field Engineer (OCONUS - Clearance)

Akima; Fort Bliss (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Logistics Services (ALS) seeks a THAAD Field Engineer to support THAAD CLS operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. You will perform field and sustainment maintenance, assist training, and help resolve complex hardware and software issues for TFCC and launcher systems.

You will join a team providing ongoing maintenance, data collection, and deployment support in a demanding, austere environment while ensuring compliance with IETMs and TMs.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Air Defense technician experience in field & sustainment operations.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a U.S. passport.
• Active security clearance at SECRET level or higher.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain within five months.
• Must pass a background check and reside in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Provide field and sustainment level maintenance support to THAAD in KSA.
• Support maintenance program scheduling, system upgrades, and modifications.
• Perform complex troubleshooting covering software, hardware, cabling, electrical systems and networks.
• Create and close Maintenance Actions within designated timeframes.
• Assist in training KSA maintainers and operators per CLS program.
• Gather system data and support corrosion mitigation for TFCC and Launchers.

Skills

Air Defense tech

Field operations

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Tools

Unix

Linux

Job description

ALS is looking for a THAAD Field Engineer to work OCONUS. The successful candidate will function as a Field Engineer with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Defense System out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). You will perform field & sustainment level maintenance type support under the THAAD Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program. As a THAAD CLS member, you will support the lifecycle sustainment of THAAD associated hardware belonging to the KSA, under the THAAD program. The candidate will provide advice, assistance, on‑job training, and instruction to users on the operation and maintenance of equipment and in the resolution of maintenance, integration, troubleshooting and supply problems. The candidate will aid the customer in the operation and maintenance of the THAAD Fire Control & Communication (TFCC) Systems and THAAD Launching Station in accordance with established Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Technical Manuals (TMs), policies, procedures, and processes. The candidate will be a member of a support team.

Responsibilities

• Provides field and sustainment level maintenance support to KSA THAAD Fire Units.
• Supports the customer in managing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program to include scheduling services, system upgrades, and modifications.
• Performs all maintenance actions and troubleshooting procedures that are above the level of the Enhanced Operator/Maintainers (EOM) to include but not limited to software, hardware, interconnecting cabling, electrical system, and networks.
• Creates, updates, and completes Maintenance Actions (MA) within allotted time allocated.
• Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Assists with training KSA maintainer/operators in accordance with the CLS training program.
• Identify issues, develop, and submit investigation reports to assist program engineers with design changes.
• Ability to collect, package, and deliver system data files from the TFCC and Launchers.
• Performs Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) in support of KSA THAAD Battery sustainment operations.
• Supports the maintenance and calibration of all special tools and equipment.
• Supports peculiar support equipment inspections and testing for corrosion issues.
• Provides guidance and assistance to support the mitigation and prevention of corrosion on the KSA tactical system.
• The ability to work in an austere environment with limited western amenities.
• Missile:
  • Supports Missile Prevention and Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and conduct annual maintenance on all missile rounds in the KSA.
  • Maintains Liquid Propellant Accident Response Team (LPART) suits and equipment.
  • Supports movements of Missile Rounds on tactical sites to include the constitution and deconstitution of Missile Round Pallets (MRP).

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Air Defense technician experience with field & sustainment operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.
• U.S citizenship.
• Able to obtain U.S. Passport.
• Must possess an active security clearance SECRET level or higher.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it within five months of hiring.
• Must pass a background check to include criminal and credit.
• Able to meet the requirements for residence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with THAAD or Patriot System(s).
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Ability to establish and maintain networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, IP address schemes).
• Working knowledge of Unix and Linux.
• Basic electrical / mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.
• Ability to apply fault detection / fault isolation procedures.
• Basic understanding of hydraulic operations.
• Basic understanding of the Army Supply System.
• Ability to apply appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation.
• Ability to manage and account for inventory.
• Knowledge or experience with U.S. Army Material Maintenance Management.
• Experience in Mideast/Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) providing sustaining and/or training support.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Job ID

2026-24633

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

Work Where it Matters

At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.

As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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