Full-Time

Senior Field Service Engineer

Posted on 1/15/2026

Deadline 1/15/27
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

1,001-5,000 employees

Engineering, integration, testing for defense systems

No salary listed

Cannon AFB, NM, USA

In Person

Up to 50% travel, including OCONUS deployments and CONUS TDYs.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Electrical Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Minimum of five years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience, JTWS equipment experience, or equivalent DoD SIGINT experience
  • Must be able to operate as a single maintainer at either CONUS or OCONUS locations to include hostile areas
  • Up to 50% travel including OCONUS deployments and CONUS TDYs
  • U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance
Responsibilities
  • Performing a variety of technical functions in support of engineering activities such as troubleshooting, testing, modifying, assembling, maintaining and repairing of electronic systems and other specialized avionics equipment
  • Evaluating components, subsystems, test equipment, and software
  • Providing technical support to Air Force customers on operations and maintenance of assigned communications/surveillance equipment
  • Performing aircraft installation, troubleshooting, and testing of equipment
  • Supporting aircraft flight test and engineering evaluations of new systems and system configurations
  • Assisting in training junior level electronics technicians and Air Force personnel to perform general fabrication, assembly, test and evaluation, and documentation tasks
  • Deploying worldwide with AFSOC personnel in support of exercise and contingency operations including hostile environments
Desired Qualifications
  • Eight plus years of experience with AFSOC, AF or DoD SIGINT/COMINT, EW, Guidance & Control or Comm/Nav systems
  • Knowledge of AF and AFSOC organizational structure
  • Knowledge of DoD SIGINT/COMINT employment concepts
  • Familiarity with USAF, AFSOC aircraft maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures
  • CompTIA Security+ certified or within 12 months
Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation

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Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that provides engineering, integration, testing, support, and research and development services to the U.S. government, private industry, and international markets. Its work spans information, communications, intelligence, electronic warfare, simulation, training, and instrumentation systems. SRC designs and builds complex systems, integrates them into clients’ environments, conducts rigorous testing, and offers ongoing field support through laboratories and facilities that replicate real-world operation. The company differentiates itself through its broad, end-to-end capabilities across multiple disciplines, its long history since 1988, and its extensive network of engineering offices and state-of-the-art test facilities for both defense and commercial applications. SRC’s goal is to help customers meet emerging challenges by delivering high-quality products and technical services that perform in real-world conditions.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • NAICS codes 541330 and 3364 position SRC for targeted DoD engineering R&D opportunities.
  • Federal contract eligibility through SAM registration enables participation in growing defense budgets.
  • Established business development contacts and ASTRO contracting relationships support pipeline growth.

What critics are saying

  • Leidos undercuts SRC on C4ISR contracts with 20-30% lower bids using $15B+ scale.
  • Anduril deploys AI-driven ISR sensors 40% faster, displacing SRC's traditional engineering contracts.
  • Low employee satisfaction at Camp Pendleton and Warner Robins drives talent attrition.

What makes Scientific Research Corporation unique

  • Founded July 1988 with established DoD relationships and ASTRO contract vehicle access.
  • Capabilities span C4I, ISR, cyber operations, and intelligence analysis across defense sectors.
  • 2,279-person workforce with strong ratings in Honolulu and Suffolk locations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

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