System Engineer Field Support Sr - Level 3 Security Clearance

Position: System Engineer Field Support Sr - Level 3 with Security Clearance
Job Number 712534

Description:

System Engineer Field Support Senior - Level 3 This exciting position is with our historic Skunk Works program. Skunk Works is an integral part of Lockheed's Aeronautics business area responsible for advanced systems development including conceptual design and rapid prototyping of clean sheet solutions and improvements and derivatives to existing systems. The ideal skunk is an agile, multi-faceted teammate who loves to solve our customer's most difficult challenges.

Some of our unclassified projects include the U-2, SR-71 Blackbird, F-22 Raptor, F-117 Nighthawk, and the F-35 Lightening II. Learn more about some of the incredible things we do here:  What You Will Be Doing This position will work in an office located in greater Las Vegas, Nevada. Field Support Engineers provide technical advice and guidance on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company technical products, programs and systems.

Provides expertise for resolving technical problems, troubleshoots products and modifies them to customer requirements. Provides training to customers. Candidate will be an integral member of a technical team responsible for overseeing a complex mission system during operations and will be able to confer with a broader engineering team regarding anomalies in system operation. The candidate will be responsible for day to day maintenance, trouble shooting, fault isolation, analysis and complete check-out of a set of complex computer and communications equipment.

Candidate must have a thorough knowledge of network based communications systems, routers, virtual systems, relational databases, Windows Server 2003, 2008, and 2012, Windows XP, Windows 7, and UNIX operating systems. Will develop solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and innovation. Will remove and replace components and assemblies, repair and perform general up-keep of all systems.

Will perform periodic inspections, overhaul, modify and update systems as defined by engineering. Will perform periodic software installs and upgrades. Must be familiar with engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, technical guides and manufacturers' manuals. Accomplish fault analysis and resolution of avionic system and subsystem discrepancies experienced in the field. Attend debriefings, as required, to aid in the rapid identification of emergent issues.

Document problems, even if resolved on-site, to ensure the company can identify failure trends. Will be required to operate, service and maintain support equipment. Comprehensive system integration expertise is required. Must be innovative, self-motivated, proactive and always utilize sound judgment, be diplomatic and establish and preserve a creditable relationship with all personnel. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as well as excellent oral and written communications skills are required to support the on-site Customer.

Manage and track multiple engineering and logistics support activities, providing periodic status to Customer and Program Management. Candidates must be willing to travel and work periodically at austere remote locations to support Customer requirements. Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport, accept customer furnished quarters and comply with mobility requirements such as chemical warfare training and applicable vaccinations.

Must be willing to work extended shifts including holidays and weekends. The applicant selected will be subjected to Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for program access. Selected applicant must meet minimum medical requirements, which includes a company overseas physical. This position will require an active Top Secret security clearance with current SBI. The candidate must agree to and successfully pass a polygraph examination if requested.

Basic Qualifications:

- Knowledge in network and computer systems administration

- Experience with troubleshooting networks and computers
- Hardware and software experience
- Active Top Secret Clearance
Desired

Skills:

- Experience operating / maintaining Support Equipment
- Knowledge of Integrated Logistics Support concepts
- Bachelor or above Degree
- Network Administration
- Network Installation
- Engineering Technician
- Operations Engineering
- Remote Sensing
- UAV Technology
- Avionics Support
- Backup & Recovery
- Technical report writing
- Security+
- Cost, Schedule and Quality management supporting MRO activities
- Must be willing to travel, work any shift, weekends and holidays to meet customer requirements
Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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