Sr Principal Electronics - Field Service Engineer in United States at Jobgether
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Job Description
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Sr Principal Electronics - Field Service Engineer based in the United States.
This role places you at the heart of mission-critical, real-world defense operations, where advanced electronics and multi-domain systems directly support deployed military units. You will act as the embedded technical expert for a cutting-edge tactical edge system, ensuring operational readiness, reliability, and performance in demanding field environments. Working closely with end users in active military settings, you will deliver hands-on support, training, and system troubleshooting while enabling operational independence for the unit. The position combines deep technical engineering expertise with real-time field service execution in highly sensitive environments. You will serve as the key link between deployed operations and engineering teams, ensuring continuous system improvement and mission success. This is a high-impact role where your work directly supports national defense capabilities and frontline effectiveness.
In this role, you will serve as the primary field engineering representative embedded with operational military units, ensuring advanced electronic and multi-domain systems remain fully mission capable. You will provide hands-on technical support, system maintenance, and training while acting as the bridge between field operations and engineering teams.
- Act as on-site subject matter expert for deployed tactical edge and multi-domain electronic systems supporting military operations
- Provide system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and break/fix support across hardware, software, RF, and network components
- Deliver training and guidance to military personnel to enable effective system use and independent operations
- Perform preventative maintenance, system upgrades, configuration changes, and installation of containerized software environments
- Troubleshoot and support complex infrastructure including servers, antennas, routers, switches, virtualization platforms, and operating systems (Windows, Linux, VMware)
- Coordinate with engineering teams for escalation support, system improvements, and technical updates
- Document system performance, failures, discrepancies, and operational impacts through detailed reporting
- Support logistics activities including inventory control, shipping/receiving, and coordination of vendor or subcontractor engagements
- Participate in travel for system updates, training, and field support as required
This role requires a highly experienced field engineer with strong expertise in electronics, RF systems, and enterprise IT infrastructure, combined with the ability to operate in mission-critical defense environments.
- 8+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (or equivalent advanced experience)
- Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance (with ability to obtain SAP approval)
- Current Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire)
- Strong hands-on experience with RF systems, antennas, servers, networking equipment, and integrated field systems
- Proficiency with Windows Server, Linux (RHEL), VMware, Cisco networking, and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Experience troubleshooting complex multi-domain systems including hardware, software, and communications infrastructure
- Ability to interpret technical documentation, diagrams, and system architecture designs
- Strong communication skills with experience briefing technical and non-technical stakeholders, including military personnel
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and travel as required
- Preferred certifications include VMware VCP, CCNA, Linux certifications, or Microsoft server credentials
- Prior experience in tactical, defense, or mission-oriented environments is highly valued
- Competitive base salary with potential for bonuses and performance incentives
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Life, disability, and supplemental insurance options
- Paid time off, holidays, and flexible leave programs
- Retirement savings plan with company contributions
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Exposure to advanced defense technologies and mission-critical systems
- Professional certification support and career development opportunities
- Travel opportunities for system updates, training, and operational support.