MQ-Payloads Field Service Engineer

MQ-4C Payloads Field Service Engineer

PGS Worldwide is seeking an MQ-4C Payloads Field Service Engineer in Jacksonville, FL for a six-month contract role supporting a leading aerospace & defense company.

The MQ-4C Payloads Field Service Engineer will support the Triton program by providing operations and maintenance support for sensors, communications systems, and payloads at a Forward Operating Base. This role requires hands-on Linux troubleshooting, payload or communications experience, active Secret clearance, and the ability to complete initial domestic training before final assignment in Mayport, FL.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of related engineering experience, master's degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related engineering experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 1+ year of related engineering experience.
• For senior-level consideration: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of related engineering experience, master's degree in a STEM discipline with 6+ years of related engineering experience, or PhD in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of related engineering experience.
• Active DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable timeframe.
• Ability to obtain and maintain program access, including SAP/PAR.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+ CE, CCNA Security, CCNP, or CISSP.
• Competence with Linux.
• Troubleshooting experience using engineering documents, tools, and equipment.
• Familiarity with payload operations and/or communications/networking operations.
• Willingness and ability to complete 6+ months of required training in San Diego, CA, with some travel to other U.S. locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
• Ability to work full-time onsite.
• Ability to travel up to 10% after initial training.

Preferred Skills

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II or higher certification.
• Understanding of MQ-4C sensors and communications payloads.
• Experience with test equipment such as network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal generators.
• MPO/TC operator system knowledge.
• System administrator experience.
• Operations and maintenance experience at a field site.
• Experience with MFAS radar, EO/IR systems, airborne recorders, Link 16, networks, voice communications, payload troubleshooting, sensor support, and flight operations support.

What You'll Do

• Provide real-time support to flight operations and maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to communications systems and payloads, including MFAS radar, EO/IR, airborne recorder, and Link 16.
• Perform fault isolation, remediation, and technical resolution for supported systems.
• Coordinate work with site leadership and confirm Maintenance Action Forms are in place for required work.
• Follow checklists and procedures to support repeatable mission success.
• Provide redlines to procedures when updates are needed.
• Communicate complex technical issues to local support teams, the Degrader Action Cell, Main Operating Bases, and Responsible Engineers.
• Support and lead air crew engagement for technical problem-solving during operations.
• Assist Responsible Engineers with trend analysis as needed.
• Assist AVO with Main Operating Base voice communications, networks, and other interfaces.
• Build and apply expertise across supported sensor and communications systems.

Work Schedule / Shift

• Full-time onsite role.
• Initial 9/80 schedule.
• As the program matures, shifts may become 12-hour shifts and may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Initial training assignment: 6+ months in San Diego, CA, with some travel to Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
• Final assignment location:
  Mayport / Jacksonville, FL.
• Travel up to 10% after initial training.

Pay

• $136.35/hour

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