Akima · 1 day ago
Field Engineer (Clearance Required)
Akima is a federal logistics contractor that supports its shareholder communities in Alaska. The Field Engineer will function as a CONUS-Augmentation Field Engineer for the THAAD Missile Defense System, providing maintenance support and training for personnel while managing logistics operations.
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Responsibilities
Candidate could be deployed to any KSA THAAD site as required
Provide field and sustainment-level maintenance support to KSA THAAD Fire Units
Support the System Integration and Check Out (SICO) from White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), New Mexico
Support the customer in managing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program, to include scheduling services, system upgrades, and modifications
Assist with training KSA maintainer/operators in accordance with the CLS training program
Perform all maintenance actions and failure troubleshooting that are above the level of the Enhanced Operator/Maintainers (EOM), including but not limited to: software, hardware, interconnecting cabling, electrical systems, and networks
Create, update, and complete Maintenance Actions within allotted time and verify completeness and accuracy of maintenance reports
Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending electrical and mechanical drawings
Identify issues, develop, and submit investigation reports to assist program engineers with design changes
Maintain and sustain THAAD Training Devices and related software
Handle and inspect electrostatic sensitive devices
If required, have the ability to work in an austere environment with limited Western amenities
Support remote maintenance activities
Supply support requirements for fielded THAAD batteries
Monitor and report operations, battery status, readiness optimization, and supply-chain status
Provide administration functions in support of THAAD KSA Batteries
Monitor levels of critical parts; report inventory levels to senior managers; and recommend parts allocation
Qualify as a member of a missile transport team and a Missile Surveillance test team
Coordinate Engineering reach-back support of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Field Service Representative (FSR) maintenance activities
Gather, maintain, analyze, and store sustainment data. Research maintenance procedures and provide documentation
Coordinate field-level cooperation among deployed CLS Teams
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of technician experience with field and sustainment operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs
U.S. citizenship
U.S. Passport
Must possess an active security clearance at the SECRET level or higher
Must pass a background check including criminal and credit checks
Able to meet the residency requirements for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
CompTIA Security+ certified
Working knowledge of Unix and Linux
Basic electrical and mechanical aptitude
Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics
Ability to apply fault detection and fault isolation procedures
Basic understanding of hydraulic operations
Preferred
Experience with THAAD or Patriot Systems
Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Ability to establish and maintain networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, IP address schemes)
Basic understanding of the Army Supply System
Ability to apply appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation (PHS&T)
Ability to manage and account for inventory
Knowledge or experience with U.S. Army Material Maintenance Management
Experience in the Middle East/Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) providing sustaining and/or training support
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and the Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits
Competitive pay
Growth opportunities
Excellent retirement options
Company
Akima
Akima focuses on delivering services in the areas of logistics, IT, supply chain, systems engineering, construction and protective services.
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