F135 Field Support Engineer & Site Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WESTFIELD-BARNES-ANG-CUST ~ 815 S Hampton Rd ~ BARNES ANG (External Site)

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) F135 Fleet Support and Services has a unique opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented Field Support Engineer and Site Lead to represent Pratt & Whitney onsite at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts.

This role serves as the primary technical and customer interface for the Massachusetts Air National Guard, supporting F-35A/F135 propulsion system operations and ensuring safe, effective, and compliant maintenance and sustainment activities. The FSE/Site Lead works closely with P&W engineering, logistics, and program teams to maintain fleet readiness and resolve complex technical and operational issues.

What You Will Do:  

• Serve as Pratt & Whitney’s onsite Site Lead and primary customer interface supporting Massachusetts Air National Guard F-35A/F135 operations.
• Lead and coordinate technical, logistical, and customer-facing activities with ANG leadership, squadron personnel, and industry partners.
• Provide hands-on propulsion system support for the F135 engine, including hardware/software integration, aircraft interfaces, and maintenance activities.
• Execute propulsion diagnostics, controls, and health monitoring, including data downloads and analysis, software loads, PHM, HRC, and MBITS.
• Advise and assist maintainers in safe, compliant F135 maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and unit-level repair in accordance with technical data.
• Support government property, tooling, and supply chain management while ensuring compliance with government and contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with P&W engineering, supply chain, and sustainment organizations to resolve technical and logistics issues using ALIS and MERLIN.
• Identify issues, lead root cause investigations, drive corrective actions, and provide timely reporting to P&W leadership while promoting safety and continuous improvement.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field; other degrees with applicable experience will be considered
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in engine or aircraft maintenance, logistics, or sustainment support
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance - U.S. citizenship required
• Willingness to support rotating shifts and extended travel
• Ability to rotate between first and second shifts as required
• On-call availability with ability to deploy within 48 hours’ notice
• Domestic and international travel, including military deployments, for durations of approximately 14–90 days

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 3+ years of F135 engine experience
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with CORE tools and processes
• Understanding of government security and Global Trade/ITAR requirements
• Experience in F-35/F135 Production, Flight Test, Customer Support Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Program Management

Learn More and Apply Now!

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.  This role is: Onsite

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work prim