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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Field Service Technician 2 - Deployable

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience as a technician or in a related field is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • A basic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, or publications is required.
  • Experience using troubleshooting techniques is required.
  • An understanding of electrical wiring concepts is required.
  • The ability to frequently travel outside the continental United States, typically for extended periods, is required.
  • Willingness to deploy outside the continental United States on an approximate 90/90 rotation and for extended periods to various operating locations is required.
  • The ability to meet current Department of Defense and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations is required.
  • Successful completion of a pre-deployment medical assessment is required.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required is required.
  • The ability to obtain a current, valid passport and an international travel visa is required.
  • A current, active Secret U.S. Government security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required for employment. Applicants without a current clearance may apply and, if selected, will be processed for clearance before employment begins; employment requires the clearance to be granted.
  • A related associate's degree is preferred.
  • Experience with the Federal Communications Commission or a General Radiotelephone Operator License is preferred.
  • Prior experience with Security+, Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or A+ is preferred.
  • A basic understanding of spectrometers, oscilloscopes, or pitot-static equipment gauges is preferred.
  • A background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military is preferred.
  • Experience with software and firmware updates for technical equipment is preferred.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to customers to assess and correct problems with field units promptly.
  • Document all customer interactions and implement or support implementation of hardware, software, or training issue changes according to approved instructions.
  • Travel to remote locations worldwide with relatively short notice.
  • Perform assigned maintenance tasks with minimal to no supervisory guidance or oversight.
  • Follow the shift lead supervisor's guidance for daily task assignments, expectations, and priorities.
  • Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify products; update and track the status of field-related equipment.
  • Build and maintain effective customer relationships and provide onsite training.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to implement solutions and improve product performance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with the Federal Communications Commission or a General Radiotelephone Operator License.
  • Prior experience with Security+, Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or A+.
  • A basic understanding of spectrometers, oscilloscopes, or pitot-static equipment gauges.
  • A background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.
  • Experience with software and firmware updates for technical equipment.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills.

About the Company

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Sierra Nevada Corporation is a private, global aerospace and national security company serving the U.S. government and other customers with complex engineering projects. Its products include the Dream Chaser spaceplane, a reusable, runway-landing spacecraft developed after SpaceDev’s 2008 acquisition to carry cargo and later crew to low-Earth orbit under NASA contracts. The company differentiates itself through a long-term, acquisition-driven growth strategy, steady execution, and private ownership by the Ozmen family, with the Sierra Space spin-off in 2021 focusing on spaceflight and commercial ventures. Its goal is to solve tough engineering challenges for customers and become a leading partner in defense and space exploration.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Sparks, NV
Founded
1963

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