FSU Field Engineer

Performs a variety of fundamental field engineering tasks under general supervision of a senior level engineer, involved in the installation, operations, testing and maintenance of electronic equipment and systems. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Conducts research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information and keeps informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty.
• Performs engineering or other highly technical tasks that are varied and may be somewhat difficult in character.
• Plans and carries out successive engineering steps and resolves technical problems by standard practices and techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
• Supports projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared.
• Generate sections of design specifications of more complex projects or complete specifications of less complex projects.
• Using computer-assisted test methods, conducts laboratory investigations on equipment or systems.
• Assists in preparation of reports, correspondence or technical studies.
• Studies currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty.
• Prepare, deliver and submit technical presentations for in-process design and review meetings.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

RANGE POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Must be able to plan electrical projects from cradle to grave, write Statements of Work, get involved with process improvements and inform management of any changes or challenges that may disrupt the progress of a project.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management within the company and Government officials.
• Must be able to utilize tact diplomacy with difficult situations involving co-workers, contractors and/or government officials and find resolutions that will benefit the mission and the people involved.
• May be required to work 2nd shift as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Engineering or other technical discipline or formal academic/vocational/military training.
• Minimum of 5 or more years of technical/professional experience in the specialty field.
• Must have a professional knowledge of applicable engineering concepts and principles, and a familiarity with related engineering fields.
• Must have a practical knowledge of test methods and practices sufficient to perform routine to more complex engineering procedures and to prepare or make minor modifications of standard test procedures or test equipment work instructions.
• Must have a valid, current state driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a Top-Secret Clearance.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to their job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards. There is occasional lifting (up to 20 pounds), constant sitting and use of a computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while writing, reviewing, and editing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, and constant mental alertness. Routine travel to remote Company work locations may be required.

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