IFF Engineering Technician V (Navy Combat Systems - AN/UPX-29 ISEA)

About the role

The selected candidate will manage the In Service Engineering Activity (ISEA) activity associated with the AN/UPX-29. Will generate and update laboratory drawings as required to reflect configuration, equipment or location changes. Will maintain laboratory logbooks to document equipment maintenance, configuration changes and tests being conducted in the laboratories. Maintains a laboratory schedule for live IFF testing, software testing, developmental testing and equipment grooms. Monitors /audits the inventory of COMSEC assets within the laboratory. Will also review message traffic of Casualty Reports (CASREP) applicable to AN/UPX-29 equipment and will notify the Government Project Lead, if ISEA action is required.

Responsibilities

• Technical liaison and provide technical support to the United States Navy for the AN/UPX-29.
• Provide technical services in support of the AN/UPX-29 during grooms, Combat System Ship Qualification Trials (CSSQT), and Material Condition Assessments (MCA) and will interface directly with ships’ force department heads to provide high-level status updates and recommend corrective action.
• Serve as contractor support lead for the Land Based Test Sites project.
• Create and monitor a list of all system repairs, including things found and fixed on the spot. This list will include parts used and labor hours spent and will be provided to the project lead on a regular basis.
• Assigned work will include assisting other technicians and working on projects involving Combat Identification equipment including Mark XII and Mark XIIA systems.
• Work closely with BAE Systems personnel, subcontractors, and onsite Government customers.
• Exert frequent energy, such as; climbing to go aloft for antenna maintenance and lifting/carrying heavy objects.
• May be required to work overtime hours or weekends to support installations and test events.
• Occasionally be required to work in disagreeable environmental conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma and a minimum of 8 years of experience working with United States Navy Combat Systems NEC 1571(V06B) or equivalent AN/UPX-29(V)NEC 1572(V07B) or equivalent AIMS system Technician.
• Ability to climb aloft for antenna maintenance and lift/carry heavy objects.
• Ability and willingness to travel 20-30%.
• Experience with test plans, procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings and wire lists.
• Experience reviewing, writing and updating technical documentation.
• Experience using, reviewing, writing, and updating technical documentation such as test plans, maintenance and assembly procedures, schematics, technical manuals, drawings, and wire lists.

Qualifications

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) – Maritime Training (OSHA 1915).
• Certified solder technician specializing in SMT, lead free and through hole.
• Certified Quality Assurance Inspector.
• Cable fabrication certification.

Skills

• Experience developing a Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• A 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Legal plan.
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Recognition program.

Pay

• This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
• The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

Other

• Current rate is $43.61/hr.
• This position is located in scenic and historic Southern Maryland in the St. Mary's County Technology Corridor adjacent to the Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidate.
• Applicants must be currently residing in or willing to relocate to St. Mary's County, Maryland or surrounding areas.