Field Support Engineer and Site Lead

• F135 Fleet Support

Date Posted: 2026-02-09
Country: United States of America
Location: US-MA-WESTFIELD-BARNES-ANG-CUST ~ 815 S Hampton Rd ~ BARNES ANG (External Site)
Position Role Type: Onsite

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

About the Role

Pratt & Whitney (P&W) F135 Fleet Support and Services has a unique opportunity for a motivated, detail-oriented Field Support Engineer and Site Lead to represent Pratt & Whitney onsite at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts. This role serves as the primary technical and customer interface for the Massachusetts Air National Guard, supporting F-35A/F135 propulsion system operations and ensuring safe, effective, and compliant maintenance and sustainment activities. The FSE/Site Lead works closely with P&W engineering, logistics, and program teams to maintain fleet readiness and resolve complex technical and operational issues.

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

• Serve as Pratt & Whitney's onsite Site Lead and primary customer interface supporting Massachusetts Air National Guard F-35A/F135 operations
• Lead and coordinate technical, logistical, and customer-facing activities with ANG leadership, squadron personnel, and industry partners
• Provide hands-on propulsion system support for the F135 engine, including hardware/software integration, aircraft interfaces, and maintenance activities
• Execute propulsion diagnostics, controls, and health monitoring, including data downloads and analysis, software loads, PHM, HRC, and MBITS
• Advise and assist maintainers in safe, compliant F135 maintenance, troubleshooting, fault isolation, and unit-level repair in accordance with technical data
• Support government property, tooling, and supply chain management while ensuring compliance with government and contractual requirements
• Collaborate with P&W engineering, supply chain, and sustainment organizations to resolve technical and logistics issues using ALIS and MERLIN
• Identify issues, lead root cause investigations, drive corrective actions, and provide timely reporting to P&W leadership while promoting safety and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in Engineering or a related technical field; other degrees with applicable experience will be considered
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in engine or aircraft maintenance, logistics, or sustainment support
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance
• U.S. citizenship required
• Willingness to support rotating shifts and extended travel
• Ability to rotate between first and second shifts as required
• On-call availability with ability to deploy within 48 hours' notice
• Domestic and international travel, including military deployments, for durations of approximately 14–90 days

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of F135 engine experience
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with CORE tools and processes
• Understanding of government security and Global Trade/ITAR requirements
• Experience in F-35/F135 Production, Flight Test, Customer Support Engineering, Maintenance, and/or Program Management

Work Environment

This role is Onsite. Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $107,500 USD - $204,500 USD

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, 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

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

Additional Information

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.