Field Service Engineer
US$75,000 – US$135,000 / yr base salary
Posted 20 Apr 2026
Advertised as “Field Service Engineer II”
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- Level
- II
- Expected experience
- 3–5 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$75,000 – US$135,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyElectronics, Engineering, Information Technology (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree or higher
CertificationsCompTIA Network+
Saalex Corporation is seeking multiple Field Service Engineer II in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Contingent on Contract Award.
Salary: $75k-$135k (depending on experience)
The Field Service Engineer II supports the Navy by installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting IT, network, and hardware systems at fielded locations. This role focuses on hands-on technical support, system integration, and sustainment of mission-critical infrastructure across CONUS and OCONUS environments.
Essential Functions:
- Lead installation, configuration, and integration of IT hardware, network systems, and infrastructure at field sites.
- Diagnose and resolve complex system, hardware, and network issues in operational environments.
- Support system upgrades, technology refresh, and deployment activities in accordance with engineering designs.
- Perform advanced preventive and corrective maintenance to ensure system availability and reliability.
- Provide on-site technical leadership and guidance to junior field service personnel.
- Ensure systems are configured and maintained in compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, including STIG implementation and system hardening.
- Document field activities, system configurations, and issue resolutions in accordance with program and audit requirements.
- Coordinate logistics for equipment, spares, and lifecycle replacement activities.
- Collaborate with engineering, network, and cybersecurity teams to resolve escalated technical issues.
Requirements
Required:
- 3–5 years of experience in field service engineering, systems integration, or related technical field.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Electronics, or related field (or equivalent experience).