Sr Service Engineer, Optical Test - Hill AFB (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HUT99: Field Office - UT Remote Location, Remote City, UT, 84101 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

This position provides technical, hands-on support for Collins Aerospace ground and airborne communications, navigations, sensor, displays, and integrated application test equipment for commercial and government/military related programs or projects. This person would drive improvements based on various analyses; Perform corrective actions for technical issues at Hill Air Force Base, Ogden UT, perform special investigations, and product testing. Other duties might include formal/informal training and/or support and installation of test equipment products within the Collins Aerospace standards and the guidelines of various governmental regulations and requirements.

• This is an onsite role located at the Hill Air Force Base near Ogden, Utah.

• This role is eligible for relocation.

• Travel for this role averages 10% and may exceed 25%.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

This position is primarily in support of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) test equipment and Customer Return Goods. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Develops, implements and maintains test procedures and processes in the manufacture and test of sub-assembly, module, and top-level product for HMDS product lines.

• Maintains test documentation in current configuration and oversees accurate change management procedures for all test documents. Resolves conflicts in documentation and process definition   

• Evaluates Customer Returned Good (CRG) activity to repair and return units in the most efficient manner. Uses analysis of CRG failure data to identify proactive methods of preventing future failures. 

• Provide capacity planning and utilization analysis for accurate staffing and test equipment needs. Identify new test approaches that will reduce staffing and capital requirements.

• Studies test equipment performance, reliability, and establish programs and solutions for decreasing equipment downtime. Feeds back the analysis to improve design of next generation test equipment.

• Provides technical interpretation of drawings and specifications for difficult products.  

• Receives little instruction on assigned tasks. Works independently. Follows established processes but understands when occasional deviations are required. Deviations are coordinated with direct supervision.  

• Works with a robust team of technicians, engineers, program management, and business development.

• Failure to achieve results will have a significant impact on product quality or delivery schedules. 

QUALIFICATIONS YOU MUST HAVE:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• Must hold a current and valid driver’s license.

• Must have background in avionics repair or manufacturing environment.

• Must have a background in electronic engineering and/or hardware troubleshooting using test benches.

QUALIFICATIONS WE PREFER:

• Experience working with optical bench testing.

• Experience with software troubleshooting.

• Field service experience.

• Prior military experience.

ROLE TYPE:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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