THAAD Field Engineer (OCONUS - Clearance)

Akima

Fort Bliss, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Aviation Industry, CDL Driver's License, Calibration, Community Support, CompTIA Security+, Customer Support/Service, Diversity, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Federal Contracts, Federal Government, Fire Suppression/Control, GNU C Compiler, Government, Hydraulic Engineering, IP (Internet Protocol), Identify Issues, Inventory Management, Investigative Reports, Legal, Linux Operating System, Local Area Network (LAN), Logistics, Maintenance Services, Materials Management, Medical Conditions, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Network Administration/Management, Pallet Jack, People Management, Preventative Maintenance, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Schematics, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Technical Writing, Testing, Training Program, Training/Teaching, United States Army, United States Public Health Service, Unix Operating Systems, Wide Area Network (WAN)

LOCATION

Fort Bliss, TX

POSTED

18 days ago

ALS is looking for a THAAD Field Engineer to work in El Paso, TX. The successful candidate will function as a Field Engineer with the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Missile Defense System out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). You will perform field & sustainment level maintenance type support under the THAAD Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) program. As a THAAD CLS member, you will support the lifecycle sustainment of THAAD associated hardware belonging to the KSA, under the THAAD program. The candidate will provide advice, assistance, on-the-job training, and instruction to users on the operation and maintenance of equipment and in the resolution of maintenance, integration, troubleshooting and supply problems. The candidate will aid the customer in the operation and maintenance of the THAAD Fire Control & Communication (TFCC) Systems and THAAD Launching Station in accordance with established Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), Technical Manuals (TMs), policies, procedures, and processes. The candidate will be a member of a support team. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!

Responsibilities

+ Provides field and sustainment level maintenance support to KSA THAAD Fire Units.

+ Supports the customer in managing and monitoring the maintenance and sustainment program to include scheduling services, system upgrades, and modifications.

+ Performs all maintenance actions and troubleshooting procedures that are above the level of the Enhanced Operator/Maintainers (EOM) to include but not limited to software, hardware, interconnecting cabling, electrical system, and networks.

+ Creates, updates, and completes Maintenance Actions (MA) within allotted time allocated.

+ Demonstrate proficiency in reading and comprehending electrical and mechanical drawings.

+ Assists with training KSA maintainer/operators in accordance with the CLS training program.

+ Identify issues, develop, and submit investigation reports to assist program engineers with design changes.

+ Ability to collect, package, and deliver system data files from the TFCC and Launchers.

+ Performs Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) in support of KSA THAAD Battery sustainment operations.

+ Supports the maintenance and calibration of all special tools and equipment.

+ Supports peculiar support equipment inspections and testing for corrosion issues.

+ Provides guidance and assistance to support the mitigation and prevention of corrosion on the KSA tactical system.

+ The ability to work in an austere environment with limited western amenities.

+ Missile:

+ Supports Missile Prevention and Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and conduct annual maintenance on all missile rounds in the KSA.

+ Maintains Liquid Propellant Accident Response Team (LPART) suits and equipment.

+ Supports movements of Missile Rounds on tactical sites to include the constitution and deconstitution of Missile Round Pallets (MRP).

Qualifications

+ 3-5 years Air Defense technician experience with field & sustainment operations, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs.

+ U.S citizenship.

+ Able to obtain U.S. Passport.

+ Must possess an active security clearance SECRET level or higher.

+ CompTIA Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it within five months of hiring.

+ Must pass a background check to include criminal and credit.

+ Able to meet the requirements for residence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Desired Qualifications:

+ Experience with THAAD or Patriot System(s).

+ Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

+ Ability to establish and maintain networks (e.g., LAN, WAN, IP address schemes).

+ Working knowledge of Unix and Linux.

+ Basic electrical / mechanical aptitude.

+ Ability to read and interpret drawings and schematics.

+ Ability to apply fault detection / fault isolation procedures.

+ Basic understanding of hydraulic operations.

+ Basic understanding of the Army Supply System.

+ Ability to apply appropriate Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation.

+ Ability to manage and account for inventory.

+ Knowledge or experience with U.S. Army Material Maintenance Management.

+ Experience in Mideast/Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) providing sustaining and/or training support.

+ Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Windows Operating Systems and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Job ID

2026-22719

Work Type

On-Site

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Logistics Services (ALS), an Akima company, is not just another federal logistics contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ALS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ALS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ALS delivers aviation logistics and supply chain services to the Department of Defense and federal civilian government.

As an ALS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with a disability, or have known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053 (information about job applications status is not available at this contact information).

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