F135 Field Service Engineer Nellis AFB (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NV-NELLIS-AFB-CUST ~ 3992 Tyndall Ave ~ NELLIS AFB, Rm 210 (External Site)

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) F135 Fleet Operations has a rare opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented, self- starter to represent the P&W Team at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV as a Field Service Engineer (FSE) onsite. This role is required onsite at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas NV.

What You Will Do:

• Support F-35A/F135 operations to include systems, tooling, material, and offboard system processes. The FSE will have hands-on interaction with the engine (software and hardware), aircraft, and squadron personnel.

• Ensure comprehensive reporting on support activities including aircraft and engine status, flight reports, operational data, engine configuration status and parts consumption.

• Work closely with internal P&W teams (Customer Support Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Center, Autonomous Logistics Information System (ALIS)),to assist unit-level customers in troubleshooting and resolving emerging issues while maintaining flexibility to adapt to constantly changing customer priorities.

• Use self-initiative and judgment to identify problems, conduct investigations to determine root cause, and coordinate solutions between P&W, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, and Lockheed Martin. You'll also be tasked with coordinating field issues with the P&W Site Manager, Engineering, and Logistics Program Management.

• Comply with Environment, Health, and Safety (EH&S) requirements and participating in Customer-Oriented Results & Excellence (CORE) initiatives.

• Ability to travel for extended periods of time (roughly 3 months) to support customer deployments. Domestic and international travel are possible and part of the team concept.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline required. Non‑technical degrees may be considered with sufficiently relevant experience.

• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in engine or aircraft maintenance, logistics, or sustainment operations, ideally within propulsion support environments.

• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one (recently lapsed clearances within 2 years may be considered).

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Ability to travel extensively, including domestic and international assignments, to support customer deployments.

• Ability to rotate between first and second shift schedules to support mission and customer requirements.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• 8+ years of jet engine maintenance experience, including engine teardown, build‑up, and test operations.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

• Background in ITAR/ITC regulations.

Learn More and Apply Now!

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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