F135 Rover Field Service Engineer (Remote)

Date Posted:

2025-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW208: Connecticut Remote Remote Location , Remote City, CT, 06035 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally.

Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

F135 Sustainment is seeking a Roving Field Service Engineer (FSE) to support both CONUS and OCUNUS F-35 sites.

What You Will Do: 

• Backfill other FSEs located globally on short notice while adapting quickly to local processes and standards.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time to support customer detachments and deployments. Needs to be on-call and able to depart with 48hrs notice. Domestic and International Travel, as well as Shipboard Operations are required and part of the team concept. Must have the ability to rotate first and second shift schedules as required to meet customer support and team objectives.
• Coordinate F135 propulsion system maintenance activities with the PW team, flight line operating areas, squadron, and Lockheed Martin maintenance operating areas.
• Perform controls activities related to aircraft download processing and analysis, propulsion system software loads, activations and monitoring of propulsion system Prognostic Health Monitoring, Engine Health Reporting Codes, and Maintenance Built In Test Systems (MBITS).
• Advise and assist the Customer in performance of F135 propulsion system maintenance, ensuring activities are performed IAW technical data and safe engine operation and maintenance procedures. Activities include fault isolation/troubleshooting and F135 repair actions consistent with the F135 Unit Level Maintenance Concept.

What You Will Learn:

• Different styles and approaches of FSE customer support from the entirety of the F135 FSE community.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• B.A./B.S. required in an engineering or technical field, other fields of study with aircraft maintenance experience will be considered.  Or, A.S./A.A.S. will be considered with 20+ years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• A minimum of 8+ years of experience in aircraft / gas turbine engine maintenance, logistics, and logistics support is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required;  U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Must also be able to acquire international visas and work permits.
• Must be able to work autonomously as the sole FSE in remote locations required, and able to work off shift for coverage and support for long-term deployments is required.
• Position requires up to 90% Travel.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Prior military service in  aircraft maintenance and/or logistics
• Proven interpersonal, leadership and teaming abilities
• Language skills are a plus
• Familiarity with CORE tools and processes.
• Experience in F-35/F135 Production, Flight Test, CSE, Maintenance, and/or Program Management

What We Offer:

• This position offers the selected candidate the ability to live anywhere in the United States, preferably within commuting distance of a major airport.

Learn More and Apply Now!

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.

This role is: Remote

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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