Field Service Engineer

Under limited supervision and usually acting independently or with the site-based team performs a wide variety of technical support activities by installing troubleshooting maintaining and servicing x-ray and CT based security systems at customer sites. Typically handles complex products and/or problems and may provide technical guidance to lower-level technicians. Helps develop and maintain relationships and favourable contacts with all airports in region. Helps ensure unparalleled customer satisfaction through the delivery and maintenance of best-in-class security and detection products and related professional services. The duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without notice and include but are not limited to the duties described below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Technical

• Installing calibrating maintaining testing troubleshooting and repairing of x-ray and CT based security systems of a highly complex nature.

Time Management

• Coordinates the planning and delivery of preventative maintenance (PM) services on various types of security search equipment to regional customers.
• Ensures response times and resolve for corrective maintenance (CMs) are achieved within outlined process KPIs and customer SLAs.

Data and Reporting

• Ensures accurate creation processing completion of work orders against the correct timestamps within our Salesforce Lightening system.
• Records clear concise information that provides critical business intelligence contractual performance and compliance reporting.
• Ensuring maintenance reports submitted and information relayed directly to the customer is always professional and commercially sensitive.

Communication

• Excellent customer interface presentation and communication skills both verbal and written are required.

Team Working

• The successful candidate will demonstrate a desire to always produce a high standard of work and become a member of a small but successful team.

Cross Functional Working

• Continually build relationships with internal stakeholders to achieve the successful completion of projects.

Health & Safety

• Always follow and promote Group and Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure all Company equipment and personal PPE properly used.
• Regular handling of tools test equipment spare parts and system components. Requirement to lift manoeuvre or position items weighing up to 16kg unaided and occasionally heavier items using approved lifting aids.
• Apply high levels of personal responsibility situational awareness and adherence to Company safety protocols when lone working including check-in procedures and use of communication devices.

Equality

• Fully Understand and always adhere to the Companys Equality Policy

Company Values

• All employees must the Leidos brand with pride conduct themselves in accordance with our Corporate Company Values and Business Ethics at all times

Requirements

• Excellent customer interface presentation and communication skills both verbal and written are required.
• Knowledge of complex digital and analog circuitry is required Linux a plus.
• Knowledge of complex mechanical systems familiarity with test equipment (DVM and oscilloscope) and experience with High Voltage and X-ray producing equipment preferred.
• Team player with ability to prioritize and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight. Ability to perform multiple activities simultaneously and independently.
• Microsoft 365

• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in IT systems Network & PLC diagnostics and specialised software platforms used in aviation security systems. The role requires hands-on experience in performing software maintenance diagnostics and executing secure in-field software upgrades to ensure continuous compliance with aviation safety standards and optimal system performance.

Experience

Previous experience in all or some of the following areas:

• Security and Detection Systems
• Aviation.
• Operating in a global environment.
• Member of a small but successful team.
• Knowledge of complex digital and analog circuitry is required. Knowledge of complex mechanical systems familiarity with test equipment.
• Solid experience of working successfully within a field service environment within a directly applicable industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of x-ray CT technologies and companys products and equipment.

• Wide ranging technical background
• Previous experience in all or some of the following areas:
  • Automation
  • Automotive manufacturing
  • Aerospace manufacturing
  • Mechanical/material handling
  • Conveyor systems
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • Robotics
  • Control systems
  • Electrical power systems

Technical Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 HNC HND in Electronics Elec/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent highly desirable

• Engineering graduate / or military training in electronics engineering technology or equivalent would be highly desirable

Other

• Must be available to travel throughout the UK on short notice work non-standard hours travel on weekends & public holidays and assist other field sites as required. Flexibility to participate in out of hours rotas as required and occasional overnight stays.
• UK driving licence required.
• 5-year checkable UK work history required to obtain relevant airside passes
• Ability to work in challenging operational environments including airports and other secure facilities.
• Ability to lift & manually handle tools test equipment spare parts and system components up to 16kg unaided and occasionally heavier items using approved lifting aids.
• Role involves travelling significant distances on foot between terminals equipment locations and secure zones. This can include extended periods of walking standing and navigating large sites while carrying tools or diagnostic equipment.
• Engineers may frequently work alone either on customer sites within restricted areas or during out-of-hours maintenance windows.
• Tasks may require accessing confined spaces raised platforms service pits or equipment rooms. Engineers must maintain physical agility and be comfortable working in varied and sometimes restrictive environments.
• Activities such as kneeling standing bending reaching and performing fine-motor technical adjustments may be required for extended periods.

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Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.