Senior Engineering Technician

Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. CLEARANCE

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire . Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility

for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

for this Position

The LCS DEPS GMM Technician will engage in Maintenance, Mission Module Movements/Embarks and Debarks, Pre-embark Staging, Maintenance Planning, Fly-Away/Distance Support and Logistic Engineering Support. The candidate will perform a variety of duties in Corrective Maintenance, Emergent Repair, and Preventative Maintenance involving GDMS Mission Module support of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS).

• ◆Assists in the development, implementation, installs, tests, modifies and/or operates complex equipment and systems
• ◆Participates on the engineering work team and supports other team members in experimental design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues
• ◆Installs and removes MM equipment on LCS ships
• ◆Performs a variety of equipment/process operations involving an application or technical skills in a specific area (electrical, software, manufacturing, optical, etc.)
• ◆Construct, modify, debug, test and adjust a variety of tools and equipment given appropriate drawings, parts and instructions
• ◆Implements basic practical solutions for process improvement
• ◆Conducts and documents experiments under guidance of senior technician
• ◆Constructs basis tooling and fixtures to accomplish unique tasks
• ◆Works under general supervision

The candidate will be based in San Diego, CA and will support the LCS platforms, including travel to other domestic ports and OCONUS ports as appropriate. The selected candidate will be expected to travel 40% of the time supporting Littoral Combat Ships (LCS-class ships) and will work within the parameters and rules common to U.S. Naval vessels.

as it relates to the Mission Modules.

The LCS DEPS Mission Module Maintenance Technician will be expected to become completely familiar with their system, with the goal of becoming the Subject Matter Expert (SME).

• ◆Experience operating and maintaining Navy weapons systems such as Mk 44/46 30mm Guns, MK 110 57mm Guns, Mk 45 5”/54; Close-in Weapons System (CIWS); Mk 34 Gun Weapon System (GWS) on US Navy/Coast Guard Vessels, and USMC/Army vehicles is desired.
• ◆Candidate will be required to perform physically demanding work, to include working aloft, in tight, restricted spaces onboard LCS Platforms, climbing scaffolding, ladders and standing for long periods of time onboard an LCS ship or pier and be able to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• ◆Must be able to pass forklift operators physical and proficiency tests
• ◆The candidate may be responsible for working with a team of technicians, engineers, and government staff as appropriate
• ◆Experience with Navy maintenance, to include Ships Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Preventive Maintenance and Corrective Maintenance.
• ◆This individual must have strong oral and written communication skills and be proficient with typical PC applications to include Word, Project, Excel and Access
• ◆Professional etiquette and ability to operate effectively in a distributed team environment and effectively communicate customer initiatives, strategy and mission needs

• ✓Formally trained, operated and maintained Navy's Surface Warfare (SUW), Mine Countermeasure (MCM) and systems and inter-workings of the LCS Class MM program
• ✓Experience with 30mm guns on the LCS, LPD-17 Class, USMC Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) or similar chain guns is highly desired
• ✓Experience in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• ✓Auxiliary supporting equipment, such as motor controllers, fuel conditioning, and damage control equipment
• ✓Licensed Forklift Operator
• ✓Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• ✓Familiar with U.S. Naval protocol and the ability to work directly with interfaces in uniform and with engineers in other companies
• ✓Superior organizational and time management skills
• ✓Familiar with U.S. Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAF) and Tag-Out Programs

• ✓Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
• ✓A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
• ✓Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered