LHA Combat Systems Technician - Pascagoula, MS

About the role

Support projects for the US Navy, focusing on evaluating and managing the delivery of new amphibious ships and landing craft to the fleet. Work closely with Government and industry professionals, shipbuilders, and other support personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide installation, troubleshooting, repair and operational test and evaluation support for LHA Class vessels
• Review, update, and develop test procedures for shipboard testing events related to Combat Systems Support development and update of Suitability Plans, and develop test objectives, test scenarios, test plans, test reports and briefings
• Establish and maintain productive liaison with Government Project teams, Production Teams and Shipbuilder
• Maintain monitoring of Installation of Combat Systems in New Construction shipyard environment
• Identify performance issues with the Combat System; isolate issues to either hardware or software or particular interfaces during testing
• Draft and submit software trouble reports that describe the performance issue compared to performance requirements
• Participate as a test team member for all troubleshooting, training and scenarios

Requirements

• An active or current DoD Secret clearance
• U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor's degree preferred but may be substituted for additional similar/related experience
• 5 years experience in Combat Systems and/or Navigation installation and testing
• Ability to communicate effectively with Navy and shipyard teams both orally and in written reports and briefings using Microsoft Office Products
• Specialized education or training in the field of combat systems - particularly within shipboard naval settings is required
• Familiarity with one or more of the following Navigation Systems is desired: WSN-7, MORIAH, GPN-TR, SDHYSLUQN-10, ECDIS, GEDMS

Qualifications

• Active or current DoD Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree preferred but may be substituted for additional similar/related experience
• 5 years experience in Combat Systems and/or Navigation installation and testing
• Ability to communicate effectively with Navy and shipyard teams both orally and in writing
• Specialized education or training in the field of combat systems - particularly within shipboard naval settings is required
• Familiarity with one or more of the following Navigation Systems is desired: WSN-7, MORIAH, GPN-TR, SDHYSLUQN-10, ECDIS, GEDMS

Skills

Required skills include specialized education or training in the field of combat systems, familiarity with navigation systems, ability to communicate effectively, and experience in Combat Systems and/or Navigation installation and testing.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, robust vacation and sick leave benefits, a 401(k) plan with employer matching, tuition reimbursement, life and disability insurance, and optional coverages like pet insurance, home and auto insurance, and legal protection. Additional benefits include birth, adoption, parental leave, and an Employee Assistance Plan.

Pay

The salary range for this position is provided at the top of the posting. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets.

Schedule

Not specified in the job posting.