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Sierra Nevada Corporation

Global aerospace and defense contractor

Field Service Technician 4

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeShalimar, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a counter-unmanned aircraft systems technician or in a related aviation field is required; a higher-level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
  • Ability to understand and interpret moderately complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals, and publications is required.
  • Advanced troubleshooting techniques are required.
  • Ability to provide technical support for computer systems and networks is required.
  • Experience installing, sustaining, troubleshooting, and repairing communications systems, including networks, cable distribution, communications security, and cryptographic devices, is required.
  • A focus in defense technology and aerospace domains, specifically radio frequency, electronic warfare, communications, and tactical networking, is required.
  • Knowledge of military, Department of Defense, or Department of War maintenance practices, maintenance engineering standards, or technical directives is required.
  • Familiarity with root-cause analysis tools and structured troubleshooting methodologies is required.
  • Experience collaborating with engineering teams during prototyping or product-improvement cycles is required.
  • A current, valid passport and ability to obtain a visa for international travel are required.
  • Ability to pass a pre-deployment medical assessment and meet current Department of Defense and Combatant Command restrictions for deployed locations is required.
  • Ability to deploy for a minimum of 90 days to an outside-the-continental-United-States operating location is required.
  • Willingness and ability to work extended hours, holidays, and shift schedules, including an 84-hour workweek, are required.
  • Ability to travel frequently outside the continental United States for extended periods is required.
  • A current, active Secret U.S. government security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required for employment; applicants without a clearance may apply, but employment begins only after clearance is granted.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly and to walk, sit, stand, climb stairs and steps, repeat hand and finger motions, and meet close-, distance-, and depth-vision, color-discrimination, and hearing requirements is required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather, with occasional exposure to fumes or hazardous materials and frequent exposure to loud noise, is required.
  • The role is safety-sensitive and involves responsibility for people or property, inspecting structures, equipment, or vehicles, aviation-related duties, and operating or supervising vehicles, heavy equipment, or dangerous machinery.

Responsibilities

  • Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on tactical or commercial diesel platforms and support new-vehicle launch activities for counter-unmanned aircraft systems or related aviation programs.
  • Install, operate, maintain, repair, and modify products, and update and track the status of field-related equipment.
  • Document root causes, repair actions, and engineering issues in detail.
  • Perform expert-level maintenance and repairs on complex aerospace and defense systems, and diagnose and resolve challenging technical issues.
  • Maintain accurate, detailed records of field activities and equipment status.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and industry regulations.
  • Oversee inventory management for spare parts and tools.
  • Generate technical reports and present findings to stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain customer relationships and provide onsite training.
  • Travel extensively to customer sites, including potentially international locations.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate's degree in a related field of study is preferred.
  • Experience with Federal Communications Commission requirements or a General Radiotelephone Operator License is preferred.
  • Experience with aircraft weapons systems, including the AIM-9 family, Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, and AGM-114, is preferred.
  • Automotive Service Excellence certification, ideally in diesel engines or medium/heavy trucks, is 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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