F-35 FMS System Administrators – Eielson AFB, AK

The F-35 FMS System Administrators are responsible for conducting technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to JSF Pilot and Maintainer Training Devices in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. This position will be located at Eielson AFB, AK. The successful candidate will act as part of the Delaware Resource Group technical interface to the on-site customer (Operations and Maintenance) in resolving issues arising from maintenance or modification activities for all matters dealing with the F-35 aircraft. The preferred candidate will be Mission Systems (MS) or be an emerging authority who has the skill set to accomplish troubleshooting and analysis of Air Vehicle Systems (AVS/Mission) Systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoots technical problems and issues with the training devices.

• Determines technical solutions in accordance with product and customer specifications.

• Recommend actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution.

• Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications.

• Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives.

• Readies training devices for customer use and assists with mission specific preparations,

• Acts as local on-site representative to customer's organization. 

• Additional duties and related responsibilities as identified and assigned.

• Attending debriefings as required to aid in the rapid identification of emerging issues that would require company intervention to avoid aircraft downtime.

• Fully and completely document all unusual operational/maintenance problems to support identifying emerging failure trends.

• Initiate Action Requests (ARs).

• Identify unique operational problems that require technical, procedural or quality assurance actions to resolve.

• Provide on-site assistance to company and customer personnel initiating ARs.

• Provide training to customer personnel.

• Must be willing to work and interact with all levels of personnel from maintainer communities to engineers and other companies.

• Candidates must be able to work with and communicate well both orally and written in a team environment as this position involves significant interface with customer personnel at all levels.

• Candidate must be a self-starter and have the ability to establish and maintain a library of technical documentation.

• Manage and track multiple engineering and logistic support activities, providing periodic status to the customer and program management team.

Required Education and Experience

• Appropriate degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education, with professional experience and specialized training commensurate with assignment.

Basic

Qualifications

• Security Plus certificate will be REQUIRED.

• Technical Report writing

• Experience with drawing/schematics reading and interpretation.

• Fault Isolation and problem analysis experience at the sub-system level

• Airframe & Power plant (A&P) license

• Military Fighter Aircraft experience

• Knowledge of CATIA & System/Software Engineering Environment (S/SEE)

• Previous Field Service FSE/REP experience

• Vehicle Systems (APG)/Avionics experience F-22 or F-35

Security Responsibilities

This position is located at a facility that will require special access clearance

• Must have an active secret clearance with a completed investigation within the last 6 years.

• Must be a US citizen.

• Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access.

• Candidates must have a final/transferable DoD Secret security clearance.

Language Skills

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex word and technical documents/diagrams.  

Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team.

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills 

Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.  An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable. Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Work Environment and Physical Demands  

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.  

• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders. 

• Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.  

• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.  

• Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment. 

• Must be able to distinguish colors. 

• Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required. 

• Shop floor environment.  

• Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.  

• May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC (“DRG”) 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. DRG 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.