Minuteman III Flight Test, Telemetry, and Termination (FT3) Field Representative (Mid-level or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is searching for a Flight Test, Telemetry, and Termination (FT3) Field Services Representative at Vandenberg Space Force Base (SFB), California.

 

Initial and recurring FT3 system training will be provided by engineering personnel both on site at Vandenberg SFB, CA, and at Boeing facilities in Utah.

 

Position Responsibilities:

• Serve as the on-site FT3 program representative and liaison with the USAF at Vandenberg SFB for all FT3 issues, anomalies, proposed modifications, and operations.
• Respond to trouble calls, issues, and anomalies for five test sets, two trainers, five installed Launch Support System (LSS) systems, and several items of FT3 support equipment that support Minuteman III flight testing.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems to isolate mechanical or electrical faults and coordinates shipment of faulty components to Utah for repair.
• Assemble, disassemble, or modify FT3 systems by changing, removing, or replacing components to correct failures or implement changes.
• Work with FT3 hardware and software engineering personnel in Utah for advanced troubleshooting, modifications, upgrades, and anomaly resolution.
• Support FT3 test set checkout and calibration.
• Maintain the FT3 warehouse at Vandenberg SFB and support shipping, receiving, and inventory of tools and spare parts.
• Perform validation and verification testing of systems and components.
• Document procedures and established processes to ensure contractual and regulatory compliance (e.g., repairs, test results, applicable modifications and inspection results).
• Inspect components and verify repairs for mission certification requirements.
• Read and interpret technical publications, safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

 

All work is performed onsite at Vandenberg SFB, CA at several facilities that contain FT3 equipment.

 

Domestic travel may be required up to 10% of the time depending on business needs.

 

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.  An interim or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience

• Level 3: Typically, 5 or more years' related work experience
• 3+ years’ experience with Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) systems.
• 1+ years’ experience in Electronics testing.
• 1+ years’ experience in reading and interpreting technical publications or maintenance manuals.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active US Secret Security Clearance

• Level 4: Typically, 9 or more years' related work experience

• Minuteman III flight test maintenance experience.
• 2+ years’ experience with flight test maintenance and/or quality on military aircraft.
• 2+ years’ experience with flight test, flight operations, or system test.
• Experience in computing and network infrastructure.

Typical Education/Experience:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience, 9 years' related work experience, etc.).

 

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.).

 

Conflict of Interest:

• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

 

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

 

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. 

 

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

 

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

 

Level 3: Summary pay range: $   94,350 – $ 127,650

Level 4: Summary pay range: $ 115,600 – $ 156,400

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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