• Field Service Engineer

    Actalent (Torrance, CA)


    Job Title: Field Service Engineer

    Job Description

    This role involves being the go-to technical expert for advanced defense technology, specifically high-powered microwave systems used in Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CUAS) to counter drones. The position requires setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting these systems, whether in a lab, field, or overseas. You will work closely with engineers and operators, installing updates, running diagnostics, and training others on the equipment. The role is hands-on and requires comfort with electronics, RF systems, and reading technical manuals. Military experience or experience in rugged environments is highly beneficial.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up and maintain advanced defense technology systems.

    + Troubleshoot systems in various environments including labs, fields, and overseas.

    + Install updates and run diagnostics on equipment.

    + Train engineers and operators on system usage.

    + Collaborate with engineers, operators, and clients to ensure optimal system performance.

    + Travel internationally and domestically approximately 30-40% of the time, including 3 weeks of international travel and 5 weeks of domestic travel annually.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, and software systems.

    + Experience with electronics and radio frequency systems.

    + Preventive maintenance and installation expertise.

    + Active Secret Clearance (present inactive clearance if necessary).

    + BS Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

    + 1+ years of military or professional experience in high-pressure environments.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with high power RF systems and signal propagation.

    + Proficiency with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

    + Ability to deploy domestically and internationally on short notice.

    + Strong communication skills for interfacing with engineers, operators, and clients.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

     

    Employee Value Prop (EVP):• Free lunch catered every day• Cutting edge technology with not many competitors• Can occasionally allow someone to work from home if they have something they need to do that day, but most weeks are 5 days onsite• Unlimited PTO• Stock options• 6% 401k match• EOY cash bonus and salary increase based on personal performance and company performance

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Torrance,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 25, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.