Sr Principal Electronics - Field Service Engineer
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeSenior
SalaryCompetitive base salary with potential for bonuses and performance incentives
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Required Skills
- DockerKubernetesLinux
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (or equivalent advanced experience).
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with ability to obtain SAP approval).
- Current Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire).
- Strong hands-on experience with RF systems, antennas, servers, networking equipment, and integrated field systems.
- Proficiency with Windows Server, Linux (RHEL), VMware, Cisco networking, and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes).
- Experience troubleshooting complex multi-domain systems including hardware, software, and communications infrastructure.
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, diagrams, and system architecture designs.
- Strong communication skills with experience briefing technical and non-technical stakeholders, including military personnel.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required.
- Prior experience in tactical, defense, or mission-oriented environments is highly valued.
Responsibilities
- Act as on-site subject matter expert for deployed tactical edge and multi-domain electronic systems supporting military operations.
- Provide system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and break/fix support across hardware, software, RF, and network components.
- Deliver training and guidance to military personnel to enable effective system use and independent operations.
- Perform preventative maintenance, system upgrades, configuration changes, and installation of containerized software environments.
- Troubleshoot and support complex infrastructure including servers, antennas, routers, switches, virtualization platforms, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, VMware).
- Coordinate with engineering teams for escalation support, system improvements, and technical updates.
- Document system performance, failures, discrepancies, and operational impacts through detailed reporting.
- Support logistics activities including inventory control, shipping/receiving, and coordination of vendor or subcontractor engagements.
- Participate in travel for system updates, training, and field support as required.
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