Field Engineer

We are seeking a Field Engineer to provide contract engineering and technical support for the General-purpose Electronic Test System (GETS-1000) and Test Program Sets (TPSs). This position features a structured, multi-phased career path designed to build a "ready-now" regional asset.

About the Role

This position includes three distinct phases:

• Phase 1 (Training): Based at our Huntsville, Alabama office. The selected candidate will undergo a 4-6-month on-the-job training period paired with mentors from our engineering, test, and maintenance departments. Training focuses on the operation, maintenance, and fault isolation of the GETS-1000 platform.
• Phase 2 (Interim Maintenance – As Needed): If an overseas deployment vacancy is not immediately available after training, the employee will integrate into our local Huntsville maintenance team to provide continued technical support until a regional need arises.
• Phase 3 (Operational Deployment): The Field Engineer will serve as a critical regional backfill, deploying to a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) host nation for a minimum of one (1) year to support active operations as mission needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Huntsville Training Phase (4-6 Months):
  • Complete comprehensive hands-on training.
  • Assist local engineering teams with system evaluations, software updates, and depot-level maintenance to build technical baseline.
• Interim Maintenance Phase (Contingent):
  • Support the Huntsville maintenance team by performing preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of GETS-1000 systems.
  • Integrate and test new systems.
  • Deploy to customer sites to install new systems.
  • Assist with conducting GETS operator and maintenance training courses.
• Operational Deployment Phase (Minimum 1 Year OCONUS):
  • Provide direct, on-site technical support to customer operators within the assigned GCC country.
  • Assist with Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
  • Run TPSs and perform troubleshooting.
  • Remove and install major assemblies.
  • Perform PC backups and disaster recovery procedures.
  • Install system software updates and TPS software revisions.
  • Replace station instruments with spares to facilitate calibration cycle.
  • Coordinate repair and return of instruments.
  • Submit field problem reports for resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related technical field with 4–8 years of relevant experience.
• Absolute flexibility and willingness to relocate to any designated GCC country for a minimum of one year immediately following the training and/or interim maintenance phase.
• Demonstrated basic electrical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read, interpret, and accurately follow complex technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Proven ability to systematically apply fault detection and fault isolation procedures.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport.
• Ability to meet and maintain all U.S. Government Security Clearance Requirements.
• Must be legally eligible to obtain and maintain a work visa in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member countries.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of an active U.S. Passport and active Secret Security Clearance at the time of hire.
• Prior direct experience with GETS-1000 hardware and Test Program Sets (TPSs).
• Familiarity or technical experience with PATRIOT or THAAD air defense systems.
• Previous experience working in an OCONUS environment, with a strong preference for prior deployment within GCC countries.

Pay

Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00. The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025.