Combat System Technician- Interior Communications (IC) System Integration

About the role

R&P is a small defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. We are seeking a specialized Interior Communications (IC) & Combat Systems Test Engineer to lead the installation, operational testing, and integration of critical shipboard communication and combat systems.

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Interior Communications (IC) System Integration: Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of complex IC equipment and subsystems, from initial installation through final tactical network integration.
• IC Systems:
  • Sound Powered Telephones (Circuit XJ)
  • Integrated Voice Communication Systems (IVCS - STC-2/STC-3)
  • Ship’s Announcements (1MC, 2MC, 4MC)
  • Alarms and Indicators (Chemical, Collision, General)
• Data & Navigation:
  • Navigation Sensor System Interface (NAVSSI)
  • Digital Video Distribution Systems (DVDS)
  • Shipboard Data Multiplex System (GEDMS)
• Combat Integration: Link IC data (heading, pitch, roll, time synchronization) to Weapon Systems, SSDS (Ship Self-Defense System), or SPS/SPY radar arrays.
• Hands-on Testing:
  • Perform comprehensive testing on IC systems, radar, navigation, and electrical support equipment.
  • Conduct precision testing on shipboard copper cabling, fiber optics, and Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) lines.
  • Execute Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and Product Configuration Identification (PCI) testing.
  • Lead post-installation System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) and support Builders, Acceptance, and Final Contract Trials.
  • Analyze performance data to isolate, troubleshoot, and resolve intricate IC and combat system issues.
  • Review and refine technical test procedures for accuracy before execution.
  • Assist Ship's Force personnel with system operations, grooming, and technical IC familiarity.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Provide on-site combat systems engineering and technical support.
  • Assess radar system installation and integration progress.
  • Conduct initial radar light-off activities, including power, connectivity, operability, reliability, and safety verification.
  • Conduct radar testing in direct support of the Government Test Team.
  • Validate, monitor, and troubleshoot complex radar systems to identify electronic failures and restore full operational capability.

Position Qualifications

• Graduate of a high school, trade or industrial school or correspondence school with credits in algebra, plane geometry, trigonometry, and physics.
• Associate degree as an electronics technician or equivalent.
• Amphibious Ship experience is preferred.
• Three (3) years of practical experience in responsible combat system engineering duties, including three (3) years of progressive experience involving operation, maintenance, and testing of Surface Combatant Class Naval ship systems and equipment.
• Three (3) years of experience directly related to Surface Combatant Combat Support Systems testing in multiple areas, including:
  • Cable testing
  • Electromagnetic Interference testing
  • Product Configuration Identification testing
  • Interior Communications equipment and systems, radar systems, and hydrostatic testing
  • General Navigation Aids, electronic, mechanical, and electrical primary and support equipment testing
  • Communications equipment testing
  • Cryptographic systems testing
• Perform land-based and underway testing and analysis of radar system performance and provide hands-on training for shipboard maintenance technicians and operators.
• LPD/LHA Platform CSLO/ESLO experience preferred.
• Current US DOD Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

General Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Frequently (up to 5–10 hours daily) on concrete or uneven surfaces.
• Lifting/Carrying: Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Pushing/Pulling: Ability to exert force up to 50 lbs to move equipment or materials.
• Physical Activities:
  • Climbing: Ascend/descend ladders, scaffolding, and stairs.
  • Bending/Kneeling: Frequently required to bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch.
  • Reaching: Constant reaching overhead and below shoulder level.
  • Dexterity: Manual dexterity required to operate hand tools and fine-motor controls.
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Ability to work in extreme temperatures, high noise levels, and adverse weather conditions.
  • Capable of wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection.