Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer
Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer 3's for a contract opportunity in Mayport, FL.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
This position can be filled at either the Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer OR Senior Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer, depending upon the qualifications below.
Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer:
Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Masters degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of related engineering experience.
Willingness and ability to successfully complete required training in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools, and equipment
Familiarity with payloads operations and/or comms/networking operations
Must have a DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE), with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time to meet business needs
Ability to obtain and maintain program access (SAP/PAR).
Senior Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer:
Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Masters degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 3 years of related engineering experience.
Willingness and ability to successfully complete required training in San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL.
Ability to obtain and maintain DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP. This certificate must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Competence in Linux, troubleshooting, engineering documents, tools, and equipment
Familiarity with payloads operations and/or comms/networking operations
Must have a DoD Secret clearance that is in-scope or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation (CE), with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret/SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time to meet business needs
Ability to obtain and maintain program access (SAP/PAR).
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are looking to add a Principal OR Senior Principal Payloads Field Service Engineer to our Mayport Field Service Engineer team. This position will be in our Avionics Integration Organization supporting MQ-4C Triton Program.
This position reports to the Operations team lead within the Mission Systems Integrated Product Team (MS IPT) and will receive daily tasking and prioritization from their site lead. The selected candidate will be responsible for operations and maintenance support of the MQ-4C Triton sensors and communications systems at a Forward Operating Base (FOB).
Provide real time support to flight operations and maintenance, addressing any issues related to communications and/or payloads to include MFAS Radar, EO/IR, airborne recorder, and link16 to include fault isolation, remediation, and resolution
Coordinate work with site leadership and confirming that Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs) are in place for all required work
Adhere to checklists and procedures to ensure repeated success and providing redlines to procedures when necessary
Communicate complex technical issues to local support, the Degrader Action Cell (DAC), Main Operation Bases (MOBs), and Responsible Engineers (REs)
Support and lead air crew engagement for proper techniques in solving complex analysis of technical problems that arise during operations
Assist with trend analysis as needed for Responsible Engineers (REs)
Assist AVO with Main Operating Base comms (voice), networks, and other AVO interfaces
Attain and employ expertise across all supported sensor and communications systems
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
Active DoD Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Active DoD 8140 approved IAT Level II (or higher) compliant certification. Examples include: CCNA Security, Security+CE, CCNP, and CISSP.
Demonstrated understanding of MQ-4C sensors and communications payloads
Experience with test equipment: network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators
MPO/TC operator system knowledge
System Administrator experience
Operations and Maintenance experience at a field site
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree in STEM is required.
School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS:
9/80 workweek.
Initially, this position will work a 9/80 shift. As the program matures, the shifts may become 12-hour shifts that could include nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
This position requires 6+ months of training on a Domestic Assignment to San Diego (Rancho Bernardo), CA with some travel to other US locations such as Baltimore, MD and Jacksonville, FL. Final assignment location in Mayport, Florida.
The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at the designated facility. There is no remote work available for this role. Outside of traveling for initial training, this position requires the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
ADDITIONAL:
Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information.
Job Location: Mayport, FL
Rate: Up to $161.47 DOE
Duration: 7 months
Input Date: 05/19/2026
Last Updated: 05/20/2026
Attention: Kevin Suk
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: ksuk@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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