Senior Field Service Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Honolulu, HI
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $164k
This role $130k
$80k most similar roles pay here $206k

This role pays less than 78% of similar roles. Most pay $133,987–$193,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $164k 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 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Senior Field Service Engineer

The Senior Field Service Engineer (FSE) supports the Radio Frequency In-Transit Visibility program to maintain and expand technological infrastructure for tracking military cargo within the Defense Transportation System. Working as a technical subject matter expert, the engineer manages RF-ITV sites across Hawaii and other regions, performing site surveys, installations, upgrades, and preventive maintenance. The role involves troubleshooting system outages, managing asset inventory, and providing training to ensure operational readiness. Key responsibilities include serving as a liaison between headquarters and unit-level customers to communicate requirements and program priorities. Essential technical skills include expertise in active RFID wave propagation, ISO 18000-7 Over-the-Air protocols, and the use of tools like TIPS-Write, Iridium modems, and Integrated Support System software. The position requires proficiency in data analysis, visualization, and professional reporting to solve complex logistics challenges within the INDOPACOM area of responsibility.

What you'll do

  • Design, install, upgrade, and maintain RFID hardware and software to integrate nodes into local military networks.
  • Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert on active RFID wave propagation and ISO 18000-7 Over-the-Air protocols.
  • Provide independent oversight for assigned RF-ITV read nodes to ensure high operational readiness levels.
  • Coordinate and perform site surveys, installations, de-installations, and formal training missions across the INDOPACOM region.
  • Respond to system outages by applying troubleshooting techniques and documenting progress in the Integrated Support System tool.
  • Manage quarterly preventive maintenance schedules and provide detailed reports for all completed actions.
  • Conduct customer engagement and briefings to communicate RF-ITV capabilities and gather requirements for future investments.
  • Perform monthly asset inventory reconciliations and ensure compliance with established Service Level Objectives.

What we're looking for

  • Must have an active Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship.
  • Must possess a DoD 8570 IAT Level II (Security+) certification.
  • Bachelor’s degree with 12 years experience, Associate's with 14 years, or High School with 16+ years of relevant experience.
  • 12 years of experience installing, upgrading, and maintaining RFID hardware and software including Field Data Units and Iridium modems.
  • 12 years of experience performing data analysis on operational, system design, architecture requirements, and performance trends.
  • 12 years of experience preparing professional documents and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • 12 years of experience briefing INDOPACOM stakeholders and engaging both headquarters and unit-level customers.
  • 10 years of experience with data visualization principles, tools, and database management.

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