SAIC
SAIC

Field Engineer

Fort Rucker, AL, US • Posted 1 hour ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $60,001.00 - 100,000.00 per year
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Skills

  • Science
  • Field Service
  • HVAC
  • Uploading
  • Technical Writing
  • Concurrent Computing
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Testing
  • Logistics
  • Documentation
  • Hosting
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Machine Vision
  • Management
  • Computer Hardware
  • Technical Support
  • Aviation
  • Training
  • IOS Development
  • Load Testing
  • Military
  • DoD
  • Network+
  • Security+
  • Customer Engagement
  • Security Clearance
  • Information Technology
  • Systems Engineering
  • FOCUS

Summary

Job ID: 2618541

Location: Fort Rucker, AL, US

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Category: Engineering and Sciences

Subcategory: Field Engineer

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE

Description

SAIC is seeking a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Specialist / Field Service Engineer serves as the primary onsite technical authority and operator for the FLRAA MV-75 simulation environment. You will ensure maximum operational readiness of simulation enclaves, tactical host computers, and facility power and HVAC systems.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Simulator Operations: Perform daily system initialization, readiness testing, and visual display calibration. Operate the Instructor Operator Station (IOS) to support military aircrews during training events.
  • Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Isolate hardware and software faults down to the Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level. Coordinate with engineering reach-back teams for complex repairs. May be required to Act as the onsite executor for system modifications by receiving, verifying, and uploading software updates and patches sent from the OEM. Ensure successful installation, conduct operational checks, and confirm functionality within the simulation environment
  • VP to FTD Upgrade Support: Assist the Program Office in overseeing the prototype-to-FTD transition. Review OEM-presented upgrades plans, engineering changes, and technical documentation. Support the PO and training team during testing, troubleshooting, and validation events to verify the OEM's upgrades achieve concurrency with actual aircraft configurations.
  • Generator Support: Execute scheduled Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and monthly load-bank testing on the facility's dedicated military 10K diesel generator.
  • Logistics: Conduct physical inventories of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and submit required maintenance and discrepancy reports.
  • Other: CLS shall conduct the Maintenance onsite using the Program Structure Documents developed by Bell, CAE and TRU Simulation. CLS shall support all Maintenance components documented in Maintenance and Operations Manuals and provided documentation. CLS shall plan to have proper personnel at the facility trained on device architecture and device maintenance theory. CLS team members will be integrated into the FLRAA Program Office team and will be expected to support various activities such as reviewing documentation, conducting procedures, assisting with parts integration into the devices, supporting the tear-down and packing procedures, as well as other various tasks related to the devices.
  • VIP Hosting & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary facility host for distinguished visitors (DVs), external stakeholders, and Program Office personnel. Conduct site tours covering simulator operational basics, facility capabilities, and a general overview of the FLRAA MV-75 Virtual Prototype


Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • 5+ years of direct experience in flight simulation maintenance, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) systems, or tactical systems support.
  • Previous Aviation Military training highly valued in lieu of a degree Technical Skills: Hands-on experience configuring flight simulators, operating an IOS, and performing maintenance/load testing on military diesel tactical generators.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD 8140/8570 IAT certification, Level II or higher, such as A+ CE, Network+ CE, Security+ CE, CASP+, etc within 6 months of hire.

REQUIRED CLEARANCE:
  • Must be able to obtain a full Secret Clearance; Interim Secret required prior to start, SAIC will help to obtain


Target salary range: $60,001 - $100,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.


Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10111346
  • Position Id: 2618541
  • Posted 1 hour ago

Company Info

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.​​​ For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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