Combat Systems SME Lead

Position Summary

Life Cycle Engineering has a contingent opening for a Lead Combat Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME), supporting services for the Commander Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CNSP) Readiness Assistance Training Team (RATT).

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of supervisory experience in analyses, information system operations
• Supervisory combat systems experience with Navy surface ship Combat Systems maintenance processes
• Extensive experience in one or more of the following positions: Systems Test Officer (STO), Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM), or Combat Systems Officer of the Watch (CSOOW) on multiple AEGIS and SSDS ships
• Extensive experience in Navy ship Combat Systems operations on multiple AEGIS and SSDS ships
• Maintenance and training staff experience at ISIC, TYCOM, or Afloat Training Group level
• In-depth knowledge of Navy ship depot-level Combat Systems maintenance processes
• In-depth knowledge of the theory and workings of surface ship Combat Systems maintenance processes
• Undergraduate or associate's degree, or seven (7) years demonstrated experience in a management role

Preferred Education, Skills and/or Experience

• Experience as Combat Systems Maintenance Manager (CSMM) on multiple AEGIS hull types (DDG-51 Flights I, II, IIA, III; CG-47)
• Electronics Material Officer (EMO) experience on SSDS-equipped ships (LPD-17, LSD, LHD, LHA)
• Direct operational and maintenance experience within the last five (5) years with SLQ-32V3/V5/SEWIP Block 2, SLQ-25 NIXIE, NULKA, and Mk 36 SRBOC systems
• Familiarity with DDG-1000 Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) and Zumwalt-class combat management architecture
• Prior RATT or TYCOM-directed CS maintenance assessment experience

Physical Demands and Expectations

• Ability to work in an industrial shipboard/shipyard environment, climb shipboard ladders and wear all required safety equipment
• Able to lift (up to 50lb), carry, and transport heavy equipment and materials required
• Able to meet U.S. Navy shiprider requirements
• Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment

Benefits

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...