Senior Technical Professional - Field Engineering

Overview

Title Senior Technical Professional - Field Engineering

Program Summary K ’s Mission Engineering Division delivers complex technical solutions and expert support to the U.S. Department of War, specializing in modeling and simulation, cyber transformation, air vehicle mission integration, and lifecycle support. As a trusted partner with a proven history in mission technology, K  collaborates closely with clients to develop innovative and effective solutions. With a strong ethical framework, K  prioritizes data security, privacy, and responsible information management to ensure mission success.

Job Summary Senior Technical Professional - Field Engineering

• The principal technical professional supports the F/A-18 engineering Fleet Support Team and supports the daily operations of aircraft maintenance. This position supports the Naval Aviation Enterprise by ensuring on-time modification efforts for the F/A-18 E/F & EA-18G Service Life Modification (SLM) program and the F/A-18 C/D High Flight Hour program.
• This role provides direct Subject Matter Expert team support, technical guidance, and program/project coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to optimize maintenance execution, inspection quality, and overall aircraft readiness. Supports management and execution of pre-modification corrosion identification inspections and mitigation efforts to reduce repair growth and improve modification turnaround time. The position ensures efficient workflow management, drives data-informed technical solutions, and maintains the highest standards of safety, compliance, and operational performance in accordance with Naval Policies.
• The candidate will have proven Naval Aviation maintenance management background; well-versed in F/A-18 & EA-18G systems and structural components; experience in Service Life Modification (SLM) initiatives; extensive knowledge of corrosion mitigation processes; expertise in fleet flight line operations, systems knowledge of databases such as IETMs, DECKPLATE, MRO, and Depot Issue Reporting (DIR); strong data analytics skills; proficient in conducting overall maintenance inspections, as well as possess technical directive knowledge.
• Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written).

• Serves as the program advisory lead for the F/A-18 Fleet Support Team (FST) Engineering Maintenance Readiness Team (MRT), providing technical expertise for highly time-critical projects or tasks requiring specialized knowledge in technical and modification areas.
• Supports the SLM Integrated Product Team (IPT) and SLM Program Integrators (PI) in executing SLM analytics, supports internal and site teams overseeing Pre- and Post-SLM inspections, and coordinating corrosion data collection to optimize aircraft modification efficiency. Position contributes to the creation of technical requirements for Pre- and Post-Service Life Modifications to improve repair quality, minimize modification costs, and reduce turnaround times.
• Provides program/project management support to drive completion of the F/A-18 C/D High Flight Hour and E/F Service Life Modification (SLM) programs, ensuring timely and effective team contribution to the F/A-18 aircraft full-service life extension goal of 10,000 flight hours.
• Coordinates with engineers to provide technical advice and assist with problem resolution, particularly in support of aircraft service life modifications, Life Limited Repairs and inspection processes.
• Provides oversight, guidance, and coordination across multiple stakeholders to optimize program outcomes, inspection quality, and maintenance efficiency.
• Assist the government assess the technical sufficiency, quality, and timely delivery of program deliverables.
• Collaborates with NAVAIR PMA-265, FST Engineering, TYCOM, Depot personnel, and squadron leadership to ensure effective execution of F/A-18 pre- and post-SLM inspections.
• Assist FST Structure Engineers in the management of the Life Limited Repair Program, ensuring timely completion of inspections that reduced maintenance delays and increased aircraft availability for scheduled operations and…