What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Field Support Specialist position at Leidos?
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Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Field Engineer to join our AEGIS Test Team in Bath, Maine. As a key member of our team, you will oversee the installation and conduct testing of the AN/SQQ-89A(V) Sonar Suite, working closely with dynamic schedules and coordinating with other members of the test team and ship's force.
This role encompasses all stages of production and post-sail away support, ensuring seamless delivery of our systems. Your responsibilities will include:
- Performing direct support to expedite problem resolution and minimize schedule impact caused by USW system equipment problems
- Providing installation and testing inputs to daily and weekly reports
- Delivering a CD of the electronic database as requested
- Documenting visual/mechanical and electrical discrepancies discovered during assessment
- Performing configuration audits to verify installed USW system baselines on specified hulls per schedule and instructions provided
- Performing System Interoperability Validation (SIV)/equipment grooms using Government-approved procedures
- Coordinating testing of upgraded systems
Required Skills and Qualifications
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Bachelor's degree with 2 years of prior relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree)
- Understanding of basic sonar principles, equipment, and interfaces
- Ability to troubleshoot and test connectors, cable, power
- Proficiency in MS Office products, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Proven experience effectively communicating with senior US government representatives
- US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance upon hire
Additional Responsibilities
You will also be responsible for:
- Loading AN/SQQ-89A(V)15 software as per government-provided documentation
- Basic networking and/or Linux software experience
- Technical documentation experience, including Engineering Change Proposal/Order (ECP / ECO)
- Ability to independently research, assess, and present analyses of technical/logistics data and recommended options for government decision
Please note that 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.
