Field Engineer Sr - E3 / Support Equipment Field Service Representative at Büchel Air Base Germany

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THE WORK

Seeking candidates to fill the position of F-35 Support Equipment (SE) Field Support Representative (FSR) directly supporting the German Air and Space Force at Büchel Air Base near the city of Cochem Germany.

The SE FSR provides technical guidance and logistics support for a broad range of F-35 Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Supports the organizational (unit) level tenant squadron technicians, military personnel and GSE mechanics (where applicable). Advises internal and external customers on installation, adaptation, configuration or enhancement of company technical products, programs and systems. Provides expertise for resolving technical problems and troubleshooting products to customer satisfaction. Provides support equipment familiarization to customers on full spectrum of F-35 SE product line. Work will be done at customer site and/or government bases. Uses engineering data to determine accurate equipment configuration and to identify or help define design deficiencies that limit equipment utility in the customer’s environment. Consults with GSE equipment managers, engineers, reliability engineering and suppliers to resolve customer equipment issues involving safety, usability, reliability and availability. Collects, archives and submits GSE readiness status. Identifies reliability and maintainability issues that affect readiness trends.

Job may require flexible work schedule to provide coverage for on-site customer requirements, to include possibility of weekend work requirements.

Successful candidate will serve as a single person SE FSR with the German Air and Space Force at Büchel Air Base near the city of Cochem Germany, focused on the support and sustainment of F-35 Program SE in use at this location. Contract for this position is projected for 1-5 years with possibility of extension.

Candidates be advised: this position operates in direct support of a deployable F-35 fighter squadron. Employee in this role may be required to deploy with the customer on peacetime and wartime military operations for defined and potentially undefined durations, and may be required to obtain and maintain customer required deployment readiness qualifications leading up to potential deployments.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or Associates Degree in a related discipline with equivalent experience/combined education, of 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.

• Aerospace Ground Support Equipment maintenance experience or commensurate related experience.

• Proficient in industry standard maintenance practices.

• Experience using engineering drawings and technical data.

• Capable of working in hazardous flightline environment.

• Capable of frequently lifting and / or pushing equipment in excess of 50lbs

• Knowledge of industrial and aircraft maintenance safety standards.

• Candidate must have a current DoD Secret security clearance, active within the past two years. Failure to maintain Secret clearance may result in termination of employment.

Desired Skills

• SE data management experience

• Military flight-line maintenance experience

• Support Equipment maintenance experience

• HCFC Refrigerant certification highly desired

• Familiarity with DoD maintenance manuals

• Experience with military standard maintenance practices.

• Professional focused on mission success.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Proficient using MS Office Software including; Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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