Field Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Kirtland Air Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Weapons Systems Trainers (WSTs) and Avionics Desktop Trainers (AVDTTs), along with associated subsystems.

Standard Duties:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on CRH training devices, specifically WSTs and AVDTTs, including hardware, software, and networked systems.
• Lead fault isolation and root cause analysis across simulator subsystems (visuals, avionics, IOS, computing environments, and network infrastructure).
• Support installation, integration, and verification of software updates (e.g., OFP load upgrades) and hardware modifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance actions in accordance with AFTO Form 781 series and program requirements.
• Analyze system performance data (MTBF, failure trends) and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and availability.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and on-the-job training to junior field engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to resolve complex system issues.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable technical orders, cybersecurity requirements, and safety standards.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of experience in simulator maintenance, avionics, IT systems, or related technical field.
• Active CompTIA Security+ certification is required and must be held at time of hire.
• Strong troubleshooting experience across electrical, electronic, and computer-based systems.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with IT/computer systems, including Windows and/or Linux environments, system administration fundamentals, and basic networking.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical orders.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers.
• Familiarity with maintenance documentation systems and data tracking (e.g., AFTO forms, maintenance logs).

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting military flight simulators or training systems (WST, AVDTT, or similar platforms preferred).
• Knowledge of Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) environments.
• Experience with software installation, configuration management, and system baselining.
• Understanding of cybersecurity practices within DoD environments (STIGs, RMF, etc.).
• Experience analyzing system logs, databases, and network performance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.