Field Engineer Sr - E3
Lockheed Martin · lockheedmartin.com
AlbuquerqueOn-siteSenior5–8 yrs
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Field engineer supporting defense systems at Kirtland AFB.
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Details
- Found
- 20 d ago · posted 2026-09-29
- Location as listed
- Albuquerque, NM,US, US
- Role
- Project / Site Engineer
- Pay (as listed)
- $72,500–$134,600 a year
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
## Standard Job Description
The Senior Field Engineer (Simulator Technician) will support the Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) Training Systems program at Kirtland Air Force Base, providing advanced-level maintenance, troubleshooting, and sustainment of Weapons Systems Trainers (WSTs) and Avionics Desktop Trainers (AVDTTs), along with associated subsystems.
Standard Duties:
* Perform advanced troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on CRH training devices, specifically WSTs and AVDTTs, including hardware, software, and networked systems.
* Lead fault isolation and root cause analysis across simulator subsystems (visuals, avionics, IOS, computing environments, and network infrastructure).
* Support installation, integration, and verification of software updates (e.g., OFP load upgrades) and hardware modifications.
* Ensure accurate and timely documentation of maintenance actions in accordance with AFTO Form 781 series and program requirements.
* Analyze system performance data (MTBF, failure trends) and implement corrective actions to improve system reliability and availability.
* Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and on-the-job training to junior field engineers and technicians.
* Coordinate with engineering, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to resolve complex system issues.
* Support Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) events, system certifications, and customer demonstrations.
* Maintain compliance with all applicable technical orders, cybersecurity requirements, and safety standards.
## Basic Qualifications
* Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in simulator maintenance, avionics, IT systems, or related technical field.
* Active CompTIA Security+ certification is required and must be held at time of hire.
* Strong troubleshooting experience across electrical, electronic, and computer-based systems.
* Demonstrated hands-on experience with IT/computer systems, including Windows and/or Linux environments, system administration fundamentals, and basic networking.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and technical orders.
* Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal analyzers.
* Familiarity with maintenance documentation systems and data tracking (e.g., AFTO forms, maintenance logs).
## Desired Skills
* Experience supporting military flight simulators or training systems (WST, AVDTT, or similar platforms preferred).
* Knowledge of Distributed Mission Operations (DMO) environments.
* Experience with software installation, configuration management, and system baselining.
* Understanding of cybersecurity practices within DoD environments (STIGs, RMF, etc.).
* Experience analyzing system logs, databases, and network performance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $72500.00 - $134600.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
* Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
* For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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