Overseas Field Engineer (Junior)
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 18, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 23, 2026.
Description
Job description
MUST BE A US CITIZEN (Please do not apply if you are not)
Company Introduction
At BlackSea Technologies, we don't just innovate; we revolutionize.
We are a close-knit team of creative and innovative thinkers specializing in full lifecycle development of cutting-edge maritime technology. At BlackSea, you won't just find a job; you'll find a community of experts who aspire to solve diverse and complex challenges. Be part of a company where your ideas matter, your expertise is valued, and your contributions make a real impact. Together, we are not just sailing; we are charting a course to push boundaries of what's possible.
Position Title: Field Engineer (Junior)
Job Location: Primarily Overseas (up to 75% OCONUS); CONUS periods in Baltimore, MD
Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Exempt
Travel: 75% OCONUS; CONUS periods in Baltimore, Maryland
Salary Range: $85,700.00 - $117,100.00
Position Description
As a Junior Field Engineer, you will support the readiness, integration, configuration, and technical performance of GARC systems and associated platforms operating in fleet environments. This role involves hands-on engineering support, hardware/software integration, software installation and verification, system troubleshooting, configuration management, technical documentation, and field operations during sustained overseas deployments lasting 90-120 days, followed by approximately 30 days in CONUS before the next deployment cycle.
You will operate in industrial, austere, maritime, and on-water environments-often OCONUS-supporting technical operations, system and software integration, RDTE (Research, Development, Test, & Evaluation) events, and fleet exercises. OCONUS assignments may include remote or hazardous overseas locations requiring signed consent to deploy.
While not typically customer-facing, you may occasionally work directly with fleet stakeholders, operators, or supporting organizations during deployments, testing events, or training evolutions.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Field Engineering Support: Provide engineering support for GARC systems to sustain fleet readiness, availability, and mission performance.
- Integration & Testing: Integrate and validate hardware, software, networks, sensors, and subsystem interfaces during laboratory, harbor, shoreline, and on-water operations.
- Software & Configuration: Install, update, configure, and verify software/firmware loads and maintain approved system baselines and configuration control.
- Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Identify system anomalies, isolate faults across hardware, software, network, and subsystem interfaces, and support corrective actions.
- Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs): Implement and verify approved ECPs, upgrades, software releases, and configuration changes.
- Operational Deployment: Deploy globally (up to 75%) to support fleet operations, exercises, technical assistance engagements, and fielding events.
- Documentation & Reporting: Document technical observations, configurations, system behavior, and test results, coordinating findings with engineering, logistics, and operations teams.
- Launch & Recovery Support: Assist with on-water launch, recovery, and mission-execution operations in dynamic maritime conditions.
- Configuration & Asset Tracking: Maintain accurate records of hardware/software baselines, components, updates, and field modifications.
Requirements
Required Skills/Education
- 1-3 years of experience in systems integration, engineering support, system testing, robotics, software/hardware integration, or related technical operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, electrical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, software engineering, computer science, systems engineering, or a closely related integration-focused engineering discipline.
- Foundational understanding of computer, electrical, embedded, network, or control-system principles.
- Familiarity with interpreting system architecture, interface diagrams, schematics, network diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Ability to support software installation and verification, system configuration, integration testing, data collection, and hardware/software diagnostics.
- Basic scripting capability (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash, or equivalent) for system configuration, testing, or troubleshooting; software development is not a primary responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in high-tempo, dynamic, and austere field environments.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills for working alongside engineers, operators, and field teams.
- Ability and willingness to deploy overseas for 90-120 days at a time, followed by approximately 30 days in CONUS.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Note: Position includes a six-month probationary period requiring at least one full deployment.
Desired Skills/Education (not required)
- Experience with unmanned systems, autonomous platforms, robotics, embedded systems, or maritime systems.
- Exposure to system integration labs (SILs), hardware/software-in-the-loop testing, networked systems, or prototype development environments.
- Experience with Linux, networking, software/firmware installation, version control, system logs, or command-line diagnostic tools.
- Experience working in industrial, maritime, or austere conditions, including naval facilities or test ranges.
- Familiarity with structured safety practices, software/configuration control, engineering change processes, sensors, data acquisition, or test equipment.
Salary Description
$85,700.00 - $117,100.00