Field Engineer Sr - E3 - Patrick AFB FL

Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician)

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please follow the next steps. This role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Functional Area: COO & Operations

Business Area: Rotary and Mission Systems

Salary Range: $72,500.00 - $134,600.00

Standard Job Description: The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Patrick Space Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Operational Flight Trainer (OFTT) and Avionics Desktop Trainers (AVDTTs), along with associated subsystems.

Standard Duties:

• Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on CRH training devices, specifically WSTs and AVDTTs, including hardware, software, and networked systems.
• Lead fault isolation and root cause analysis across simulator subsystems (visuals, avionics, IOS, computing environments, and network infrastructure).
• Support installation, integration, and verification of software updates (e.g., OFP load upgrades) and hardware modifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance actions in accordance with AFTO Form 781 series and program requirements.
• Analyze system performance data (MTBF, failure trends) and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and availability.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and on-the-job training to junior field engineers and technicians.
• Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to resolve complex system issues.
• Support Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, system certifications, and customer demonstrations.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable technical orders, cybersecurity requirements, and safety standards.