Senior Field Service Engineer

Job Description:

Saab is seeking a highly motivated Senior Field Engineers with a broad technical background and experience in deploying, maintaining, and troubleshooting radar, command and control (C2) systems, or weapons systems in dynamic environments worldwide. This hands-on role requires extensive travel on short notice, with assignments that may exceed two weeks. Candidates must be able to work effectively in demanding operational settings.

The ideal candidate has strong technical problem-solving skills, a desire to help others, and is comfortable training fellow engineers and customers in both formal and on-the-job settings. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge defense technologies and contribute directly to mission success. 

Responsibilities include:

• Diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs and debugs complex systems utilizing manuals, schematics, and reach back support for various electro/mechanical issues that may arrive within the system.
• Performs software installations at site and support data collection events for analysis.
• Troubleshoots and resolves complex issues independently or in collaboration with others. 
• Responds to situations where first-line technicians have failed to isolate or fix problems in malfunctioning equipment or software.
• Reports design, reliability, and maintenance problems or bugs to design engineering/software engineering. 
• Acts as the main interface with customers while at site.
• Support other company functional areas such as customer installation and training.
• Deliver training to customers on operations and maintenance of Saab products.

Compensation Range: $90,000- $112,500

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

• BA/ BS degree in an engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience (4+ years if MS degree)
• OR 8+ years of relevant military in radar, C2 systems, or weapon systems.
• Must have U.S. DoD SECRET Clearance or have previously held one.
• Must be capable of lifting and removing/replacing components weighing up to 50 pounds or more.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with radar, C2 systems, or weapon systems or other complex electrical systems.
• Ability to independently perform system troubleshooting and maintenance using existing procedures and resolve complex issues.
• Ability to perform system troubleshooting and maintenance beyond the scope of written procedures.
• Effectively use problem solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Ability to use common diagnostic test equipment such as DMM and oscilloscope.
• Ability to identify degraded system performance and recommend methods for improvement.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, business-casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Paid time off including: minimum of 3 weeks vacation, 5 floating holidays, 8 designated holidays, parental leave, personal illness, bereavement, jury duty, long-term and short-term disability

• 401(k) with immediate vesting on employer match

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan assistance

• Wellness account, Care.com subscription and employee assistance programs

• Employee stock purchase program with employer match

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