Prin Systems Engineer

Job Summary

The Aegis Combat System is an advanced, integrated command, control, weapons, and radar suite deployed globally to counter airborne and surface threats. This position represents GD OTS technical support at PTC, shipyards, and AEGIS Ashore sites, performing integration, installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of FCS components including the MK 82 and MK 200. Based in Saco, ME, it requires frequent domestic and occasional international travel.

About the Role

The role involves the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support. It includes designing, implementing, installing, maintaining, and administering infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations. It also involves monitoring overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tuning appropriately. The role requires performing root cause analysis on failed components and implementing corrective measures. It involves working with others to establish and improve processes and procedures. It may have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the overall systems infrastructure including engineering, implementation and integration, and technical services and support.
• Designs, implements, installs, maintains, and administers infrastructures including hardware, software, and various configurations.
• Maintains overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately.
• Performs root cause analysis on failed components and implements corrective measures.
• Works with others to establish and improve processes and procedures.
• May have sole responsibility for projects and participate in disaster recovery exercises.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support Aegis program needs in Saco, Maine and shipside as GD’s customer support rep and lead technician for the Aegis Fire Control System.
• Provide field engineering for integration, installation, troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and operation of FCS on ships and shore sites.
• Gather user feedback to support product improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience in Engineering degree required.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.
• Equivalent experience, such as a U.S. Navy FCS rating, may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Field engineering / technical support experience.
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Technical Expertise. Analytical Thinking Skills. Problem-Solving Skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• Work may require employee to work inside and outside with exposure to changing climate and/or operate machinery.

Travel Requirements

More than 50% travel likely.