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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Field Service Technician 2

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeClovis, NM, USANo salary listedIn-person

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.
  • Basic understanding of technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications is required.
  • Experience using troubleshooting techniques is required.
  • Understanding of electrical wiring concepts is required.
  • Ability to frequently travel outside the continental United States, typically for extended periods, is required.
  • Ability to deploy for extended periods to various outside-the-continental-United-States operating locations is required.
  • Ability to meet current Department of Defense and Combatant Command requirements for deployed locations is required.
  • Ability to pass a pre-deployment medical assessment is required.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules as required is required.
  • Ability to obtain a current, valid passport and an international travel visa is required.
  • A United States Government security clearance is required for employment; applicants without one may apply and will be processed for clearance before employment begins. The offer will be withdrawn if the applicant cannot obtain clearance.
  • United States citizenship is required because the position requires an active United States security clearance for employment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced maintenance and repair tasks on aerospace and defense systems.
  • Lead the installation and commissioning of equipment, ensuring adherence to specifications.
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues and collaborate with engineering teams to resolve them.
  • Mentor and provide guidance to junior field service technicians.
  • Deliver detailed training sessions to customers on equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Maintain and update comprehensive records of maintenance activities and equipment status.
  • Ensure all fieldwork complies with safety standards and regulations.
  • Manage and track inventory of spare parts, tools, and equipment.
  • Produce detailed technical reports for internal and customer review.
  • Travel to customer sites as necessary, including potential international locations.
  • Be available for deployment for up to 90 days depending on mission needs; deployment is not guaranteed and is determined at the discretion of the supervisor or management, or as otherwise specified.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree in a related field of study is preferred.
  • Experience with the Federal Communications Commission or a Federal Communications Commission General Radio Operator License is preferred.
  • Prior experience with Security+, Network+, Cisco Certified Network Associate, and/or A+ is preferred.
  • Basic understanding of spectrometers, oscilloscopes, and/or pitot-static equipment gauges is preferred.
  • A background in the aerospace and defense industry, the United States Department of Defense, or the United States military is preferred.
  • Experience with software and firmware updates for technical equipment is preferred.
  • Strong customer service and communication skills are preferred.

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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