Submarine Sensors​/Instrumentation Systems Engineer in Chesapeake

Submarine Sensors / Instrumentation Systems Engineer Company Overview

KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nation's security and well-being.

KMS is a three-time winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we have received multiple Regional Top Workplace awards and Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility.

NSWCPD is seeking an experienced U.S. Navy submarine senior enlisted or civilian submarine system maintenance technician to provide an operational perspective to submarine maintenance and support issues. The ideal candidate will leverage their hands‑on experience with submarine sensors, gauges, and instrumentation to support critical fleet modernization and maintenance efforts and assist in resolving material obsolescence issues.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Work with commercial vendors to find form, fit, and function replacements for obsolete submarine sensors, gauges, and instrumentation.
• Review and provide input on TEMPALTs (Temporary Alterations).
• Assess new construction commitments for operational feasibility.
• Analyze and support the development of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Review and refine Planned Maintenance System (PMS) procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or Maritime Academy.
• Seven (7) years of experience with U.S. Navy systems, including mechanical / electrical system design, repair, installation, modification, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and testing of Submarine equipment or systems.
• Must be a former U.S. Navy submariner or civilian submarine maintenance technician with knowledge/experience in sensors, gauges, and instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of submarine operations and maintenance.

• Prior NAVSEA activity experience.
• Understanding of the ECP process.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
• High comfort level working with and around all military/organizational levels, clients, customers, suppliers, and visitors.
• Must be highly reliable and demonstrate personal initiative to operate in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.

An active DoD Secret security clearance.

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. Attendance at prescheduled mandatory meetings is required. Must be available during the core work…