Principal Field Service Engineer-APS Ongoing Career Opportunity-APS

Ses Government Solutions - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Senior

Chantilly, VA

Telecommunications

About the position

The position involves leading field service activities in various operating environments, including depots, training sites, and customer field operations. The role requires expert-level skills in technical areas, serving as a spokesperson for the company on field service issues, and providing mentorship within the Field Service community. The individual will solve complex technical problems, interface with engineering departments, and participate in technical reviews while ensuring adherence to budget and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead support of all Field Service activities in operating environments at depots, training sites, and customer field operations.
• Apply expert-level skills in area of proficiency and demonstrate expertise at all types of military and commercial field assignments.
• Act as a spokesperson representing the company on field service technical, contractual, or business issues.
• Advise upper management and customers on sensitive or highly technical issues.
• Determine solutions and advise others in resolving a wide variety of highly complex technical problems.
• Serve as a recognized mentor by the Field Service community.
• Solve the most difficult of technical problems and evaluate possible solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
• Interface with Engineering departments on a path forward.
• Participate in technical reviews and apply technical expertise in the definition of new designs and procedures.
• Work at remote locations without direct supervision.
• Lead a technical group independently.
• Responsible for keeping within budget, cost, and schedule input for design assignments.
• Communicate clearly (written and oral) with other company personnel and the customer as required.
• Participate in preparation of proposals.
• Provide higher level technical knowledge and assistance to other engineers and support personnel.
• Lead and direct the work of others as assigned.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Attend appropriate customer or business meetings.
• Lead less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Mastery in technologies and application domain.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain an active DOD security clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company contribution to a health savings account.
• Telemedicine services.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Legal insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Wellness programs focusing on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
• Programs and activities to support career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
• Flexible work schedules with a 9/80 program.
• Competitive vacation and health/emergency leave.
• Paid parental leave.
• Community service hours.