Field Service Engineer – MCAS Iwakuni, Ex-Pat Japan

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Field Service Engineer representing P&W Team at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, supporting F-35B/F135 operations and troubleshooting customer issues. Collaborate with engineering and logistics teams in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeIwakuni • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure comprehensive reporting on support activities including aircraft and engine status, flight reports, operational data, engine configuration status and parts consumption.
Use self-initiative and judgment to identify problems, conduct investigations to determine root cause, and coordinate solutions between P&W Engineering, the Joint Strike Fighter Program Office, and Lockheed Martin.
The FSE may need to also assist in coordinating field issues with the local P&W team, Engineering, and Logistics Program Management.
The Marine Corps units at MCAS Iwakuni have one of the highest operational tempos in the DOD and are deploying aboard ship or to land bases out of country frequently.
This position may also require support for combat operations on a ship or on land.
The FSE will be required to support these customer contract requirements.
Expected travel, and shipboard operations support are required and part of the FDNF team concept.
Must have the ability to rotate first and second shift schedules as required to meet customer support and team objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree is preferred in an engineering or related technical field.
Non-technical degrees will be considered if the candidate has all appropriate/related qualifications.
A minimum of 8 years of professional experience in engine/aircraft maintenance, logistics, and logistics support is required.
This includes supply chain management and Support Equipment management.
Must be able to pass a health physical for Shipboard operational support.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a secret clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health insurance
dental
vision
life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) match
flexible spending accounts
flexible work schedules
employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
parental leave
paid time off
holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

engine maintenanceaircraft maintenancelogistics supportsupply chain managementsupport equipment managementroot cause analysisreportinginvestigationoperational data analysisparts consumption tracking

Soft Skills

self-initiativejudgmentproblem-solvingcoordinationcommunicationteam objectivesadaptabilitycustomer supportorganizational skillsability to work shifts

Certifications

U.S. government issued secret security clearancehealth physical for shipboard operational support