Field Operations Engineer Sr.

Leidos Holding • $73K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active SECRET clearance required
  • 5+ years of relevant field engineering experience
  • Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of complex systems
  • Ability to develop training materials and SOPs
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site technical support for military operations
  • Conduct troubleshooting, fault isolation, and repairs of systems
  • Train operators and maintainers on system use and maintenance
  • Recommend and requisition necessary parts for repairs
  • Prepare systems for operation, including software loading and final checks
  • Maintain technical proficiency on LIDS systems
  • Coordinate with OEM for system failures and repairs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options
  • Flexible work schedule during CONUS training periods
  • Opportunities for career development and advancement
  • Potential for extended deployment and travel
  • Supportive work environment with a strong team culture
Full Job Description

Leidos has an urgent need to fill a requirement for a Field Service Representative (FSR) who has an active SECRET clearance to perform maintenance and to support military operators of the system at Forward Operating Bases (FOB) in multiple OCONUS locations.

The Field Engineer will be required to assess each location and provide unique system configurations/solutions to ensure operability.
The system being deployed is new and there are no manuals or SOPs available, so the FE will be providing training and developing SOPs for the end users/Army.
The individual will be highly compensated with an annual compensation meeting the salary test for the Administrative exemption.

Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives. Acts as local on-site representative to customer's organization.

This position will provide field engineering and technical support services in support of all tasks. This assignment is for a period of up to two (3) months for CONUS training followed by a minimum of one (1) years OCONUS deployment. OCONUS deployment duration may be extended.
Program support may require an extended CONUS deployment for support of test events and demonstrations. This may require travel to additional locations in the CONUS, in addition to planned support of initial systems training in Syracuse. Given the indefiniteness of this requirement, actual CONUS requirements are not fully defined at this time.
While in theater, the FSR workweek shall be 12 hours per day, 7 days per week.
This position will provide technical support of the system in the field which will include but not be limited to installation, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and operator guidance and training. FSRs shall be a subject matter expert providing support to assigned Commanders in areas.


Primary Responsibilities
FSRs will have the ability to effectively perform the following tasks:
-Provide technical support of the system which will include, but not be limited to, troubleshooting, non-radio frequency (non-RF) repairs and testing of failed systems, operator and maintainer guidance, and training
-Recommend \ requisition parts necessary for system repairs.
-Contact OEM to report all failures and service actions performed so that pertinent information can be captured in the OEM9s Customer Service Record (CSR) database.
-Conduct the maximum amount of troubleshooting, fault isolation and repair to the LRU level including circuit card assembly for all fielded systems authorized at his/her level prior to making the decision to elevate to the next higher-level of maintenance
-Take responsibility for preparing systems for operation, system software loading, operator training, and final system operational checks
-Provide on-site technical support to military unit(s)
-Achieve and maintain technical field-level logistics proficiency on the LIDS systems
-Assist with the issue \ fielding of systems to U.S. military units to include initial acceptance of systems into theater, system software load, theater data programming, unit \ operator training, system installation, system verification \ operation validation, and the completion of all required documentation to include the following forms: DA 2062, DA 2404, DA 2407, DA 3161, DD 1149, and DD 1348-1A.
-Assist in coordinating the packaging and OEM9s Return Material Authorization process of non-mission capable systems or equipment to the next higher-level maintenance facility (i.e., SRCTec9s CONUS Depot Facility in Syracuse, New York). The Government FRA will be the focal point for turn-in of damaged/failed systems.



Original Posting:
September 24, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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