Field Engineer Site Lead (RAF Mildenhall)
hace 2 días
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Job Description Field Engineer Site Lead Location: RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom Clearance: Secret Travel: <10% Job Description Summary/Objective The Field Engineer Site Lead serves as the senior on-site technical authority responsible for ensuring simulator systems remain mission-ready, operationally reliable, and compliant with program standards. This role provides expert-level hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance oversight, system integration support, and leadership to site technicians while serving as the primary interface between the contractor team, government customers, military instructors, and engineering stakeholders. This role ensures effective execution of maintenance activities, configuration control, documentation accuracy, cybersecurity compliance, and operational readiness across all supported training assets. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential job functions for this position include: • Serve as the on-site technical authority responsible for the operational readiness, reliability, and performance of AFSOC ACTS flight simulator systems., • Lead and coordinate the daily activities of simulator technicians, assigning priorities and ensuring maintenance, troubleshooting, and operational tasks are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently., • Diagnose and resolve complex discrepancies in electronic, electrical, computer, networking, hydraulic, visual, motion, and mechanical systems to thecomponentlevel., • Install, integrate, replace, and service simulator subsystems including visual generation/display systems, computers, network infrastructure, I/O systems, electric motion platforms, circuit card assemblies, and associated hardware., • Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenancein accordance withtechnical manuals, vendor documentation, configuration baselines, and program work instructions to maximize system availability., • Operate andmaintainelectronic test equipment used for system verification, fault isolation, and performance validation., • Prepare and certify training devices for daily operations, including conducting visual alignments, pre-flight, and post-flight procedures., • Maintain comprehensive knowledge ofaircraftsystems and ensureaccuratefunctionality of corresponding simulation systems., • Oversee the installation, integration, testing, and validation of engineering changes, software updates, and hardware modifications in coordination with engineering and program stakeholders., • Review, approve, and ensure accuracy of maintenance documentation, discrepancy reports, and system status records tomaintaintraceability, auditability, and configuration control., • Serve as the primary technical liaison between contractor personnel, military instructors, government representatives, cybersecurity teams, and engineering staff., • Ensure compliance with cybersecurity requirements, safety protocols, configuration management standards, and proper handling of classified or sensitive materials., • Supportlogisticsoperations including parts ordering, inventory control, stocking, and supply accountability to sustain site operations., • Train, mentor, and develop technicians in troubleshooting methodologies, maintenance standards, safety practices, and simulator system knowledge., • Support training events and mission requirements, including extended hours, rotating shifts, or operational military environments asrequired. Required skills and abilities to effectively perform this position include, but are not limited to: • Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, electrical, and mechanical issues within complex simulator systems., • Proficiencyin leading a team of technicians, assigning tasks, guiding workflows, and ensuring maintenance actions are completed efficiently andin accordance withprogram requirements., • Ability to train, coach, and certify junior technicians on simulator systems, maintenance procedures, safety protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies., • Proficiencyin supporting system upgrades, new equipment integrations, engineering change implementations, and coordinating with engineering teams tovalidatetechnical solutions., • Ability to plan, schedule, and prioritize preventive and corrective maintenance to maximize readiness and minimize downtime during military training operations., • Proficiencyin providing clear technical updates, status reports, and briefings to government customers, military instructors, management, and engineering staff., • Proficiencyinreading and interpreting electronic/electrical drawings, schematics, and logic diagrams; troubleshoot circuits tocomponentlevel., • Ability to work withelectronic test equipment used for fault isolation and correction., • Proficiencyinrepairing electronics, computers, networks, visual/display systems, I/O systems, electric motion bases, mechanicalcomponentsand flight instrumentation. Position requires High School diploma, Associate’s degree preferred. Four (4) years of related experience may substitute for absence of Technical College Degree or Associate’s Degree. 8-12 years of experience in simulator maintenance or other related technical field required. At least 2 years of experience in a senior, lead, or advanced technician role, demonstrating the ability to guide or mentor others. Formal technical electronics training (or equivalent military training) and prior simulator‑maintenance experience. Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Preferred Education and Experience • Knowledge of network administration principles as they apply to simulator systems., • DoD Personal Secret Security Clearance Work Environment, Programs, and Tools This position operates in a shop floor environment. Will be working in areas with risk of electrical shock from moving mechanical parts driven by hydraulics under high pressure. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds overhead. Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladder/platforms into a simulator or airplane cockpit. Must be able to work at heights. Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under the device. Must be able to detect odors or hear noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect problems or flaws in the functioning of simulators and their surrounding environment. Must be able to distinguish colors. Will at times be exposed to the following conditions: extreme heat, airborne particles, loud noises. Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position will be abroad at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, United Kingdom and will require adherence to the Government site hours of operation. This position is a full-time hourly non-exempt position, expected to work 40 hours a week. May require evening/weekend work and work outside of the Government site hours of operations when needed to support Program needs when approved. Must be willing to work any shift or day of the week as required. Travel Must be willing and able to travel. Domestic and International travel may be required. Security Clearance Must be eligible for DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Must be a US Person, as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)/Technical Assistance Agreement (TAA), eligible to receive and handle controlled classified & unclassified information. Other Duties This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of activities, duties, responsibilities, and standards required of this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO Statement NOVA Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, consistent with Title VII), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.