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Non-Propulsion Electronics Systems Engineer
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$118,011 / year median in Maryland
+4% projected growth
Job Description
- Provide technical and operational expertise on Navy submarine fire control, combat control, and associated weapons systems.
- Support the operation, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and evaluation of fire control and combat system equipment.
- Analyze system performance and assist in identifying, isolating, and resolving hardware, software, and integration issues.
- Provide subject-matter expertise on submarine tactical systems, fire control processes, weapons employment, and associated operational procedures.
- Support system integration, verification, validation, and Test and Evaluation (T&E) activities.
- Review technical documentation, system requirements, engineering specifications, test procedures, and configuration documentation.
- Assist with the development and execution of test plans, test procedures, demonstrations, and technical evaluations.
- Support configuration management and ensure system documentation accurately reflects approved system baselines and changes.
- Coordinate with Navy operators, engineers, government stakeholders, and industry partners to resolve technical and operational issues.
- Translate operational requirements and fleet feedback into clear technical requirements and recommendations.
- Support technical reviews, working groups, program meetings, and customer engagements.
- Prepare technical reports, briefings, presentations, and other program documentation.
- Provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, maintainability, and operational effectiveness.
- Maintain a strong understanding of Navy policies, procedures, safety requirements, and applicable security protocols. Required Qualifications
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Department of War (DoW) Secret security clearance.
- Prior U.S. Navy experience as a Fire Control Technician (FT), Fire Controlman (FC), or equivalent experience supporting submarine combat or fire control systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
Required:
5+ years' work experience within DoW, or Armed Services.- Demonstrated experience with Navy fire control, combat control, weapons control, or related tactical systems.
- Strong understanding of submarine operations and the role of fire control systems in undersea warfare.
- Experience troubleshooting complex electronic, computer, weapons, or combat system equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, system documentation, schematics, and engineering documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with military, civilian, engineering, and contractor personnel.
- Ability to work independently while effectively contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to travel 25% of the time. Preferred Qualifications
- Former Navy submarine Fire Control Technician or Fire Controlman with significant fleet experience.
- Experience aboard Los Angeles
- Seawolf
- or Virginia-Class submarines.
- Experience with submarine combat control, weapons control, sonar, navigation, or tactical systems.
- Experience supporting Navy acquisition programs, Program Executive Offices (PEOs), NAVSEA, Team Submarine, or other DoD organizations.
- Experience supporting system integration, verification and validation, T&E, or fleet introduction activities.
- Experience developing or reviewing technical requirements, test procedures, engineering documentation, or system specifications.
- Familiarity with Navy configuration management processes and technical baseline documentation.
- Experience supporting submarine modernization, technology insertion, or combat system upgrades.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a related technical discipline.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Core Competencies The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Technical Expertise:
Strong understanding of Navy fire control and submarine combat systems.Operational Knowledge:
Ability to apply fleet experience to acquisition, engineering, testing, and sustainment activities.Problem Solving:
Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and develop practical solutions.Communication:
Ability to explain complex technical and operational concepts to diverse audiences.Teamwork:
Ability to collaborate effectively with Sailors, government personnel, engineers, and industry partners.- Attention to