Field Engineer Sr - E3

Standard Job Description

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force currently employs three Unit Level Trainers (ULTs) and one Weapon System Trainer (WST) in support of F‑16 Block 60 pilot training. Each WST/ULT features a high‑fidelity cockpit, an Instructor Operator Station (IOS), and a fully integrated visual display system.

The Field Engineer's primary role is to work alongside UAE maintainers to perform all maintenance and repair activities for the WST/ULT systems. Normal working hours follow a flexible 40‑hour schedule, Sunday through Thursday. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operating the WST/ULT systems during training missions, including real‑time troubleshooting of simulator issues.
• Performing organizational- and limited intermediate‑level maintenance on all WST/ULT support equipment.
• Assisting with and conducting preventive maintenance, installations, inspections, operational checks, and general repairs for the trainers and associated support systems.
• Providing On‑the‑Job Training (OJT) and theoretical instruction to UAE personnel as required.
• Installing and performing checkout of modification and retrofit kits.
• Serving as the primary liaison for reporting maintenance or operational issues, ensuring timely communication to the engineering team through Field Service Reports (FSRs).
• Upholding strong safety practices and quality assurance standards.

The Field Engineer also evaluates system performance against customer specifications, identifies and recommends technical solutions, and supports product training and briefings for customers, vendors, and company representatives. This position functions as the on‑site representative to the customer, ensuring reliable technical support and high‑quality system performance.

Basic Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline, or equivalent combined education and experience, with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of experience with a related master's degree. This position is considered career or journey level.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Interim Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• At least five years of electronic technical experience in a fast‑paced simulator environment.
• Experience installing and/or maintaining large computer systems and networks.
• Experience with flight simulators and/or complex multi‑computer simulation systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with military and civilian personnel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with modern LCD and LED projection technologies, as well as integrated display systems used in advanced simulation environments.
• Experience working with networked simulators utilizing Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) or High-Level Architecture (HLA) protocols.
• Industry certifications such as Network+ or Security+.
• Five to seven years of experience supporting a weapons system, avionics system, or simulation training system, including hands‑on troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience in asset management and procurement activities, including sourcing repair parts, spares, and services to support weapons systems within a simulation training environment.

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.