F-35 Field Service Engineer

Job Description
Job Description:
BAE Systems is recruiting a customer-facing role at Cherry Point, NC to support the global F-35 Fleet. The F-35 Field Service Engineer candidate is responsible for conducting sustainment operations and assist in problem resolution; data acquisition, data re-grading and distribution; and maintenance assistance to ensure the F-35 is properly supported in the field. This customer-facing role will support the US government end-user customers and industry partners Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Key Responsibilities/Dependencies:

• Ability to work 1st or 2nd Shift.
• Conduct sustainment operations and assist in problem resolution
• Data acquisition
• Data re-grading and distribution
• Provide maintenance assistance to ensure that the F-35 is properly supported in the field
• Provide on-site technical assistance and to elevate the technical skills and abilities of customer personnel who are responsible for the operation and maintenance of their assigned aircraft.
• Provide technical expertise on operation, maintenance, fault isolation and fault reporting of the aircraft, aircraft subsystems and peculiar support equipment.
• Support customer requests for on-the-job flight line, in-shop and informal training and instruction on the operation and maintenance of aircraft systems.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve difficult or unusual maintenance problems associated with the operation of customer aircraft.
• Initiate and review service trouble reports and publication change reports requiring contractor action.
• Act as liaison and primary point of contact at the customer site for all technical support issues.
• Deploy with the military customer in support of operations at home and abroad
• Utilize knowledge and experience to assist in returning an aircraft to a flyable and mission capable status
• Travel required based on customer needs.

Experience Required:

• Previous military fighter/aircraft maintenance experience, F-35 experience a plus
• Familiar with Development/Operational Flight Test environments
• Intimate working knowledge of F-35 Fleet Management practices
• Established and proven knowledge base of tactical aircraft maintenance and technical publications
• Ability to work independently in a high stress environment to meet customer needs and expectations at short notice
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings/blueprints in additional to technical specifications
• Working in a highly complex and politically sensitive environment
• Superior organization skills a must
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) are required both internally and externally
• Able to perform at a high level in executive meetings involving customer and LM leadership
• Customer relationship management
• Self-starter and capable of working independently with minimal guidance
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Products; Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, etc.
• Highly proficient in PDM, VAS, JEDI
• Familiar working with Action Requests (ARs) via the Customer Relationship Management Tool (CRM)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Education:

• High School Diploma, or 14 or more years equivalent experience/combined education
• Associate Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 10 or more years equivalent experience/combined education
• Bachelor degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 8 years equivalent experience/combined education
• Master Degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or 6 years equivalent experience/combined education

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $94728 - $161038
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.