Field Service Engineer III

Vertex Aerospace LLC

The strong>Field Service Technician/strong> is responsible for the testing, repair, and determining disposition of electronic systems and components. Conducts Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) operations, enforces internal quality control standards, and performs evaluation and functional testing of system assets prior to shipping, and maintains records of component status and all work performed. Implement processes and procedures to effectively test and configure products, systems, and components to ensure the complete system is fully mission capable (FMC) prior to shipment to the customer and will provide onsite support to maintain and perform any repairs that arise.

The strong>Field Service Technician/strong> will rely on extensive experience and judgement to plan and accomplish a variety of tasks to include utilizing electrical test equipment, (i.e., digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes) to meet program goals.

strong>Responsibilities/strong>

The Maintenance section is responsible for ensuring that all major mechanical and electronic assemblies are fully operational before entering the shipping process. The Field Service Technician is responsible for following the following activities and processes:

• Have the ability to perform routine system maintenance and computer system administrative functions.
• Have knowledge of, and be capable of using, operating systems and database management systems.
• Perform analysis of system operations.
• Have experience in fault detection, isolation, and correction of computer systems and individual peripheral devices.
• Evaluate and document field operational capability and report results to the customer and program.
• Train customer personnel on the use and support of the equipment including all IBD-SS ground support equipment and communications systems.
• Troubleshoots fiber optic cabling and electrical wiring.

strong>Required Skills:/strong>

• Experience interacting with vendors and government customers.
• Ability to interpret drawings, wiring and block diagrams.
• Experience troubleshooting and replacing Line Replaceable Units (LRU).
• Able to test electronic system wiring and fiber optics cabling utilizing wiring diagrams and associated drawings.
• Ability to work under limited supervision with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to multitask, prioritize work, and be adaptive to change.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver s license.
• Experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Must be able to withstand physical demands of an austere environment: seasonal hot/cold temperatures, bending, squatting, lifting/carrying up to 40 pounds using proper lifting techniques, and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb platforms.
• Ability to work outdoors in Middle East desert conditions.
• Able to work 12-hour days and be on call 24/7 while deployed.