Field Service Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Barstow, CA
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
32 days ago
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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $103k
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This role pays less than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $126,687–$199,625 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $103k versus about $163k for comparable roles.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 340 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 294 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer (FSE) The Field Service Engineer serves as the technical and operational representative for the Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility program, supporting military customers across a specific geographic area of responsibility. This role involves maintaining infrastructure to ensure high operational readiness through site surveys, installations, upgrades, repairs, and formal training sessions. The engineer will troubleshoot hardware, software, communications, and network connectivity issues while managing government equipment lifecycle. Key technologies include Field Data Units, fixed and handheld RFID interrogators, Iridium modems, Windows operating systems, and Remote Desktop Management software. Essential tools include the RF-ITV Portal, Integrated Support System, and TIPS Read/Write software. The role addresses the critical business problem of providing in-transit visibility for military cargo moving through the Defense Transportation System by maintaining specialized RFID infrastructure and ensuring reliable logistics information systems across dispersed locations.

What you'll do

  • Maintain RF-ITV infrastructure to ensure a 97% operational readiness rate across the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Conduct field missions including site surveys, installations, upgrades, repairs, and system de-installations.
  • Provide technical assistance, training, briefings, and demonstrations to military and government customers regarding RFID technology.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot hardware and software including Field Data Units, RFID interrogators, and communication equipment.
  • Diagnose network, hardware, and software issues using specialized portal tools and remote management capabilities.
  • Manage the lifecycle of Government Furnished Equipment, including physical security, maintenance, and accurate inventory documentation.
  • Respond to system outages by following standard operating procedures and documenting actions in service management tickets.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active Secret security clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of applicable experience, or Associate degree with 7 years of applicable experience.
  • DoD Directive 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE.
  • Current driver's license and ability to support extensive travel and long periods of driving for field missions.
  • Ability to climb a ladder or ascend at least 25 feet in a lift truck.
  • Proficiency in troubleshooting hardware, software, network connectivity, and Windows operating systems.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and remote-management software.
  • Experience with RFID hardware/software, active RFID wave propagation, or providing technical training to groups (preferred).

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