S

Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Field Service Technician 3 - 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 and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience are required; a higher-level degree may substitute for experience, and related experience may be considered in lieu of required education.
  • Ability to understand and interpret basic technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and/or publications.
  • Progressive experience using troubleshooting techniques.
  • Thorough understanding of electrical wiring concepts.
  • Ability to frequently travel outside the continental United States, typically for extended periods.
  • Current, valid passport and ability to obtain a visa for international travel.
  • Ability to successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment.
  • Willingness to deploy outside the continental United States on an approximate 90-day rotation.
  • An active Secret U.S. security clearance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required for the active U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support to customers, including prompt problem assessment and correction for field units.
  • 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 on relatively short notice.
  • Perform assigned maintenance tasks with minimal to no supervisory guidance or oversight.
  • Follow the shift lead supervisor's guidance for daily taskings, expectations, and priorities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in a related field of study.
  • Experience with FCC or FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL).
  • Prior experience with Security+, Network+, CCNA, and/or A+.
  • Basic understanding of spectrometers, oscilloscopes, and/or pilot static equipment gauges.
  • Experience with computer basics, networking, and overall IT concepts.
  • Background in the aerospace and defense industry, the U.S. Department of Defense, or the U.S. military.

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

Recently Posted Jobs

Explore more opportunities at Sierra Nevada Corporation

See more jobs