Senior Associate, Field Engineering

About the role

The Airborne Sensor Program (ABS) is seeking a Tulsa-based Field Service Engineering professional to support mission systems operations on a highly specialized airborne platform. This role aligns with the Level 4 Mission Systems Crew Chief (MSCC) position and is responsible for ensuring mission systems readiness, performance, and operational support aboard ABS aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Closely integrate with multiple engineering development teams, adding subject-matter expertise during the requirements, design, testing and implementation phases of hardware and software.
• Install electronic equipment, machines, wiring, or software programs to meet specifications.
• Ability to fabricate or assemble mechanical assemblies per released engineering/drawings
• Setup and maintain hardware/software configurations on computer networks, including software integration lab, training simulation and aircraft mission equipment.
• Provide direct on-site engineering assistance for integration efforts and test events.
• Provide in-flight and post-flight test engineering support.
• Identify engineering design of hardware/software flaws, assist with corrections and resolution.
• Assist Quality Assurance by providing subject matter expertise for user and scenario-based testing.
• Cook up with multiple Program Managers to provide required support within resource constraints, while following programmatic and personnel policy and procedures.
• Provide ground and flight demonstration support to partner companies and potential customers for future business development.
• Aid with new program startups and serve as a liaison to other rapid/agile acquisition programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques and procedures to the design and production of company products.
• Ability to troubleshoot system problems to line replaceable unit level.
• Ability to creatively evaluate the appropriate actions and procedures to resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, apply and communicate technical information on a variety of new software applications and hardware systems.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive, lasting relationships with both customers and engineering development teams.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently, proactively ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with applicable regulations and norms.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, or currently hold an active Secret clearance.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Advanced knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques and procedures to the design and production of company products.
• Ability to troubleshoot system problems to line replaceable unit level.
• Ability to creatively evaluate the appropriate actions and procedures to resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn, apply and communicate technical information on a variety of new software applications and hardware systems.
• Ability to build positive, lasting relationships with both customers and engineering development teams.
• Ability to operate independently, proactively ensuring customer satisfaction and compliance with applicable regulations and norms.
• Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance, or currently hold an active Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options, including 1 Shift - 5X8 (5 Days a week, 8 hour days).
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

1 Shift - 5X8 (5 Days a week, 8 hour days)