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Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Provide field service technical direction in support of US Navy aircraft carrier, submarine, and other support vessels. Technical direction primarily associated with the shipboard installation and overhaul of Curtiss Wright product such as steam turbines, pumps, trip throttle valves, and electrical generators. Standard responsibilities include providing engineering oversight to key clients throughout the disassembly, inspection, complex report writing, repairs, reassembly, and testing of related equipment. Typical work environment is industrial in nature where odd hours and weekend work is not uncommon.

Location: Chesapeake, VA

We Take of Our People

Paid Time OffI 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing IHealth and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive PayI Recognition IEmployee Stock Purchase Plan IInclusive & Supportive Culture

Your Challenges

  • Experience in heavy rotating oil lubricated machinery. 

  • Meticulous attention to detail.

  • Perform maintenance and overhaul activity on complex rotating machinery.

  • Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret assembly and machining drawings.

  • Knowledge and experience using tooling, machining, and measurement devices.

  • Candidate must be able to technically troubleshoot complex rotating machinery.

  • Ability to communicate to all internal and external customers professionally.

  • Candidate must have basic computer skills with the ability to navigate and generate complex Word and Excel reports.

  • Candidate must be able to support overtime and weekends as necessary.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and/or 10+ years experience in the related field.

  • Must be US citizen and be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

  • Shipboard construction environment experience preferred.

  • Prior experience with maintenance overhaul activity on complex rotating machinery, preferably steam turbine experience.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Fleet Solutions is comprised of three service centers that focus on the US Navy fleet support and maintenance market. The Fleet Solutions group provides turnkey overhaul / repair, testing, and parts sales for air compressors, main propulsion steam turbines, valves, steam turbine generators, auxiliary turbines, dehydrators, pumps, strainers, PLCs, blowers, and water purification. 

For more information, please visit us at https://www.cw-ems.com/fleet-solutions/default.aspx