Field Service Engineer; Onsite

Position Details

Field Service Engineer (FSE) supporting Engine Sustainment at the Air Force Test Center, Edwards AFB, CA (External Site).

• Provide planning and technical support on engine maintenance, systems troubleshooting, and sustainment of support equipment, material, and processes.
• Interact with propulsion systems, aircraft, and engine ground test stand.
• Work closely with Penn&Whitney Engineering, technicians, and military services personnel to resolve technical and logistical problems involving propulsion system operation and maintenance, while maturing the program’s support systems.
• Use self‑initiative and discernment to identify problems, conduct investigations to resolve root causes, and coordinate resolution of field issues with the P&W Site Manager, Engineering, and Logistics Program Management team.
• Team with other PW on‑site personnel to achieve program, environmental health & safety, employee fulfillment, and quality initiatives.
• Travel for extended periods to support customer deployments, including domestic, international, and shipboard operations.
• Rotate first, second, and third shift schedules as required to meet customer support and team objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree required; or associate’s degree plus 9 years of professional experience in turbo‑machinery propulsion systems, engine assembly planning, flight/development test engineering, or engine/aircraft maintenance; or 12 years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in turbo‑machinery propulsion systems, engine assembly planning, flight/development test engineering, or engine/aircraft maintenance.
• 3+ years of proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret Clearance within 12‑18 months; U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to travel for extended periods (domestic, international, and shipboard operations).
• Ability to rotate first, second, and third shift schedules.

• Dynamic problem solver with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to craft creative solutions.
• Strong communication and influential skills, capable of working effectively with associates at all levels.
• Military engine maintenance and/or flight operations experience strongly preferred.

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, 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.