Job Description

Description

SAIC is seeking a Field Engineer to support Army Force Protection in Kuwait.

Field Engineers provide numerous solutions to challenges due to the fact they have deployed into the field environment and witnessed most of the problems first hand. They have a wide range of knowledge with Force Protection systems. They operate with minimal supervision because they understand the process and the task at hand that must be completed. When conducting their actions at a fielded location they may have to provide training and report the corrective action solution back to management. These actions are important for documenting the problems and preventing them in the future from causing fielding delays.

Job Responsibilities:

Comprehensive installs and de-installs
Removing hardware and providing new replacements
Re-configuring and re-imaging software
Test electronics for communication and network connections
Completes a complete system status check to ensure they are fully mission capable
Applying all new software patches which are the direct results of new testing.
Building network stacks with multiple pieces of equipment from various vendor
Completing work orders in COLTS logistics database for all actions taken
Completing all periodic maintenance plans and testing
Documenting and maintaining maintenance and test plans

Qualifications

Required Education:

Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and zero (0) years related experience; four (4) years of experience considered in lieu of degree.

Qualifications:

Experience supporting hardware/software capability on Forward Operating Bases overseas
Ability to quickly adapt to a changing environment
Candidate should be a self-motivated, independent, detail oriented, responsible team-player
Ability to multi-task and support multiple priorities
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills
Candidates should have strong written and oral communications abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications and common office software applications is required
COLTS logistics database

Clearance:

US Citizenship required; Minimum Secret clearance required.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.
We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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