F135 Rover Field Service Engineer

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• Backfill other FSEs located globally on short notice while adapting quickly to local processes and standards.
• Support site activation activities as required.
• Coordinate F135 propulsion system maintenance activities with the PW team, flight line operating areas, squadron and Lockheed Martin maintenance operating areas.
• Perform controls activities related to aircraft download processing and analysis, propulsion system software loads, activations and monitoring of propulsion system Prognostic Health Monitoring, Engine Health Reporting Codes, and Maintenance Built In Test Systems (MBITS).
• Advise and assist the Customer in performance of F135 propulsion system maintenance, ensuring activities are performed in accordance with technical data and safe engine operation and maintenance procedures. Activities include fault isolation/troubleshooting and F135 repair actions consistent with the F135 Unit Level Maintenance Concept.
• Support Government Property Management processes for program execution, including but not limited to Support Equipment (SE), tooling, supply and government processes.
• Work closely with P&W Customer Support Engineering and Sustainment to resolve technical and logistical problems involving F135 engine operation and maintenance through the use of the Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) and MERLIN System.
• Use initiative and judgment to identify problems, conduct investigations to determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Actively support CORE initiatives and ensure employee safety by complying with and supporting EH&S activities—actively interface with local personnel at all levels from senior leadership to the newest recruits.
• Provide timely insight to PW management related to emerging issues and relationships with this valued P&W customer.
• Ability to travel for extended periods to support customer detachments and deployments. Must be on‑call and able to depart with 48‑hour notice. Domestic and international travel, as well as shipboard operations, are required and part of the team concept. Must have the ability to rotate first and second shift schedules as required to meet customer support and team objectives.

• B.A./B.S. in an engineering or technical field; other fields of study with applicable experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in aircraft gas turbine engine maintenance, logistics, and logistics support, including supply chain management.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Secret Clearance and required work visas and permits.
• Must be able to work autonomously as the sole FSE in remote locations.
• Must be able to work off shift for customer coverage and deployments.
• Position requires up to 90% travel.

• Proven interpersonal, leadership and teaming abilities.
• Language skills are a plus.
• Familiarity with CORE tools and processes.
• Experience in F‑35/F135 Production, Flight Test, CSE, Maintenance, and/or Program Management.
• Prior military service in maintenance and/or logistics.

Salary range: 101,000 USD – 203,000 USD.

Eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, and flexible work schedules.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.