Senior Field Engineering Specialist - CIWS/LPWS (Rotational OCONUS)

Date Posted:

2024-11-22

Country:

United States of America

Location:

KY306: Shau Valley Rd Ft Campbell KY A Shau Valley Road Building 6882, Fort Campbell, KY, 42223 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Raytheon's Field Engineering team is seeking an Senior Field Engineering Specialist to provide field service support Land Phalanx Weapon Systems (LPWS).

This unaccompanied role is a rotational deployment to CENTCOM OCONUS locations for extended terms with additional compensation.

When not on deployment this role will be Onsite at Fort Campbell, Kentucky with availability for assignments to various CONUS/OCONUS sites.

What You Will Do

• Provide subject matter support.
• Evaluate, assess, and provide training to force protection personnel on all configurations of the system.
• Inspect, test, and align the designated systems appropriate specifications.
• Utilize schematics, drawings, specifications, and General Purpose Electrical / Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) to troubleshoot and repair faults in the systems / equipment.
• Provide up to date training in the operation, maintenance, alignment, and repair of the system.
• Provide support in obtaining OEM data (drawings, test data, etc.) through proper channels.
• Develop and support the installation, repair, maintenance, and operation of all aspects of the equipment, and communications and electro-optical equipment.
• Evaluate and document field operational capability and report results to customer and program office.
• Perform routine system maintenance and computer system administrative functions, as well as analysis of system operations.
• Perform other technical duties as assigned.

Employment is contingent upon meeting all medical requirements for overseas assignment including comprehensive post-offer medical examination.

 

Special Work Circumstances

• Extensive travel will be required; up to 100% to include other international destinations.
• Must be willing and able to deploy to remote international locations with little notification.
• Must be willing and able to deploy to environments that may include harsh living conditions (extreme heat and cold, deployed living conditions and / or hostile work environment.
• Some locations will be in the middle east desert with temperatures above 120 degrees F.
• Must be willing and able to move and / or transport weights such as test equipment, ladders, instruments, and cable reels weighing up to 60 pounds using proper lifting techniques or material moving equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work 12-16 hours a day and be on call 24/7.
• Must be willing and able to traverse platforms.
• Must be willing and able to work in a bivouac environment.
• Must be willing and able to travel over rough, uneven terrain. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Associate’s Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years’ experience.
• Advanced Close-in Weapon System(CIWS) military training.
• Experience in combat systems support.
• Experience in trouble shooting and maintenance of the weapon system.
• Experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of computer systems and peripheral devices.
• Experience with systems integration, software, and electro-mechanical systems.
• Comprehension of military protocol and using operating systems and database administration systems.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued SECRET security clearance or INTERIM Clearance is required prior to start date. 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Prior field experience and / or military service with land-based weapon systems.
• Ability to plan, schedule and complete all activities required to meet established goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.