Field Service Engineer Staff - Level 4

About the Role

Provide a level of postsales support and service to customer sites and remote sites at a high-tech level that cannot be rendered by the basic level of field hardware and systems software service. Employee is usually introduced to the customer site when the nature of equipment service required is beyond the skill level possessed by the basic field/customer service engineer. The candidate will serve as part of the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Field Sustainment (AFS) technical interface to the on‑site customer, resolving issues that arise from any activity related to the C‑130 aircraft, and will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Avionics and Electrical Systems disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise and troubleshooting skills to diagnose, modify, inspect, and optimize installed C‑130J systems while providing on‑site engineering support and detailed analysis for customers.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customer personnel at all levels, delivering clear oral and written technical briefings, reports, and recommendations.
• Provide hands‑on guidance for equipment installation, adjustment, calibration, bench‑checking, routine and intermediate‑level repairs, and overall operational techniques.
• Advise on the selection, use, and maintenance of specialty tools, handling equipment, and test equipment specific to the C‑130J platform.
• Assist customers in interpreting and applying Technical Orders, Engineering Change Proposals, and related publications to ensure compliance with the latest revisions.
• Provide continuous oversight of shop maintenance activities and safety practices, recommending corrective actions that uphold reliability and minimize future issues.
• Lead investigations of atypical or complex C‑130J maintenance problems, analyze root causes, and propose process or design improvements.
• Serve as the liaison between the customer and the Original Equipment Manufacturer, facilitating rapid dissemination of critical maintenance information to operational and maintenance teams to ensure timely awareness of issues and solutions.

Who You Are

You are a proactive self-starter who takes initiative and can work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. You are committed to being present on-site, facilitating real-time collaboration and problem-solving with your team. You excel at working alongside team members and customers, leveraging collective strengths to achieve shared goals and deliver exceptional results.

Basic Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of C-130J experience as a C‑130 avionics and electrical systems specialist with a proven ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair aircraft subsystems.
• Aircraft maintenance flight‑line or support-shop experience supporting general aviation, U.S. Government, and/or foreign‑military operational sites, with a focus on safety and mission readiness.
• Advanced drawing and schematic interpretation – extensive background reading, analyzing, and applying aircraft technical orders, time compliant technical orders, schematics and wiring diagrams.

Desired Skills

• C‑130J DTADS (Data Transfer And Diagnostic Systems) operations – proven knowledge and hands‑on experience.
• C‑130J airframe, mechanical and propulsion-systems – strong troubleshooting skills and in‑depth system understanding.
• Maintenance program planning & scheduling – demonstrated ability to develop and manage approved aircraft maintenance plans.
• International operator liaison – successful experience interfacing with foreign aircraft operators and navigating cross‑cultural communication.
• Communication – excellent verbal and written skills; able to convey technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Field Service Engineer (FSE) background – current or prior support of AFS onsite customers preferred.
• Training development – contributed to the creation or revision of technical training materials.
• Team collaboration – proven ability to work and communicate effectively in a team environment, interacting regularly with FSEs and customer personnel at all levels.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $89,100.00 – $165,500.00

Benefits

• 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
• Long-Term Disability

Schedule

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.