Field Engineer

Hybrid Work located close to Air Force Global Strike Command facilities

Locations available in Missouri, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, W. Texas, & Wyoming

U.S. Citizenship Required; Must be eligible for DoD Clearance

Do you want to work with cutting-edge communications hardware and software, Edge Compute, 5G, and AI technology?

Are you a hands-on technical person who is looking to be in the field, setting up, and maintaining systems?

Are you ready to work outside and in potentially challenging conditions?

Do you want to be part of mission-critical activities aligned to secure our nation’s nuclear triad?

@Orchard LLC is seeking Field Engineers to support a fast-growth client that is redefining communications for critical and enterprise operations. Their purpose is to keep people connected, no matter what, by building easy-to-operate, hard-to-destroy technology for the people who expect security and performance that never wavers—in defense, industry, and everywhere critical decisions happen. Our client needs Field Engineers to work on the front lines, ensuring that the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) maintains resilient, survivable communication nodes across critical ICBM mission sets.

As a Field Engineer, you will be working outside supporting installations, and be responsible for the deployment, configuration, and long-term reliability of our client, SEMPRE’s nodes directly on or near Air Force Bases. You are the face of our technology to the warfighter, combining deep technical execution with high-level professionalism.

What your day could involve.

• Deployment & Integration: Provide field-level technical support for the installation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of communications and Sensor systems, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS).
• Operations and Maintenance: Support troubleshooting of radar, RF detection, EO/IR, and command-and-control components across multiple vendor platforms. Conduct preventative maintenance, system health checks, and firmware/software updates for all supported systems.
• Installation and Support: Install, configure, and maintain RF detection and tracking systems. Assist with the setup, calibration, and sustainment of sensor payloads and detection systems.
• Reporting: Maintain detailed maintenance logs, service reports, and configuration documentation.
• Client Liaison: Act as the technical point of contact for USAF personnel, providing on-site support and clear communication regarding system status.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all installations meet SEMPRE’s rigorous standards for EMP hardening and cybersecurity protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Network Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen (required for access to sensitive military installations and clearance eligibility).
• Technical Aptitude: Hands-on experience in some of these areas: RF spectrum monitoring and detection platforms, IP networking, troubleshooting Linux/Windows-based systems, and remotely deployed hardware.
• Communication: Ability to translate complex technical concepts into "plain English" for diverse stakeholders.
• The "SEMPRE Spirit": A proactive, "can-do" attitude with a genuine desire to learn about cutting-edge AI and hardened infrastructure.
• Driver’s license: A current driver’s license is required and must be maintained.

You will be working with a team that values grit, innovation, and national security. For an early-career engineer, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity for hands-on engagement with high-stakes technology, from EMP shielding to edge-computing AI, all while serving a key national security mission.

Compensation: The compensation for this role is based on experience, qualifications, and location, and is designed to be market competitive for highly motivated individuals ready to work and grow. The anticipated salary range is $55K-$80K plus bonus. SEMPRE offers a very competitive benefits package and values internal growth and promotion.

Note: This role requires travel to remote field sites and the ability to work outdoors or in rugged environments as mission requirements dictate. You must be able to lift and carry items up to 50lbs in weight on a routine basis.

We are 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, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.